Barry Island: Teenager bailed after Taha Soomro, 16, dies at amusement park
Police responded to a report that a 16-year-old boy was suffering a medical episode at Barry Island Pleasure Park just before 5pm on Friday. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
Saturday 24 May 2025 19:53, UK
A 15-year-old boy arrested in as part of the investigation into the death of a teenager at an amusement park has been released on bail.
South Wales Police (SWP) officers responded to a report that a 16-year-old boy was suffering a medical episode at Barry Island Pleasure Park just before 5pm on Friday.
The teenager, who has since been named as Taha Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A 15-year-old boy from Grangetown who was arrested on suspicion of assault has been released on bail pending further enquiries, police said on Sunday.
Taha's family has been informed, and they are being kept updated by officers, the added in its statement.
They urged people to avoid speculating on social media about what happened.
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Police have asked anyone who was in the park around the time of the incident and has information to contact them, especially if they have any relevant mobile phone footage.