Boy questioned after Pleasure Park death

Family photo (South Wales Police)

A 15 year-old boy is being questioned following the death of a teenager at Barry Island Pleasure Park.

Police have named the boy who died following a medical episode as 16 year-old Taha Soomro from Grangetown, Cardiff.

He was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday evening.

Detectives have again urged the public to avoid speculation on social media while an investigation continues to establish the exact circumstances surrounding Taha's death

A 15 year-old boy from Grangetown was arrested on suspicion of assault as part of police inquiries and remains in custody.

Barry Island Pleasure Park reopened to the public on Saturday morning after it closed following the incident.

In a statement, a spokesperson said its staff "did their best to assist the emergency services, but unfortunately, the boy suffered a medical emergency and could not be saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time."

A South Wales Police spokesperson said Taha's family are being updated by officers and detectives are particularly keen to receive any mobile phone footage.

Anyone with footage or information surrounding the incident can do so by visiting a special portal on the South Wales Police website or by calling 101, quoting reference no. 2500163611.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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