Teenager has leg amputated following Barry island stabbing
Police continue investigation over incident on Bank Holiday Monday
A 17-year-old from Cardiff has undergone a life-changing leg amputation following a stabbing in Barry Island.
The teenager suffered a serious leg injury during an attack on Bank Holiday Monday.
Initially, the injury was not considered life-threatening or life-changing. However, subsequent medical care led to an amputation, and he is now under 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.”