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17-year old Barry Island Stabbing victim undegoes life-changing leg amputation

Tuesday, 2 June 2026 15:11

A 17-year-old boy who suffered a serious leg injury on Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday is said to have undergone a life-changing leg amputation.

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the stabbing which took place on Monday, 25th May.

At the time, it was reported that the 17-year-old's injuries were serious, but not believed to be life threatening of life changing.

Now, in an update released on 2nd June, Police say he's had to undergo a life-changing leg amputation, receiving critical care at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

Detective Inspector Sarah Lee, from South Wales Police, said, “The extent and seriousness of the injury sustained by the teenage victim is absolutely devastating.

“Understandably, his family are distraught, and they have been assigned a specially trained family liaison officer for additional support.

“Our investigation, which includes examining hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and tracing witnesses, is continuing.

“An 18-year-old man from Riverside, Cardiff, who was arrested on the day of the incident on suspicion of wounding with intent, remains on bail pending further enquiries.

“We urge witnesses or anyone with information to please contact South Wales Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police quoting reference number 2600163243.

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