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TAHA SOOMRO, 16, WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE AFTER POLICE WERE CALLED TO A REPORT HE WAS SUFFERING A MEDICAL EPISODE ELLIE CRABBE PA 19:35, 24 May 2025 A 15 year old has been taken into

custody following the death of a teenage boy at a Welsh amusement park. Just before 5pm on Friday, police were alerted to reports that a 16 year old boy, identified as Taha Soomro, was

experiencing a medical emergency at Barry Island Pleasure Park in the Vale of Glamorgan. Taha, a resident of Grangetown, Cardiff, was declared dead at the location. South Wales Police (SWP)

stated that investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death and urged the public to refrain from speculation on social media platforms. On

Saturday, it was confirmed by the police that a 15 year old boy, also from Grangetown, Cardiff, had been arrested under suspicion of assault and was currently in custody. The family of Taha

have been notified and are receiving regular updates from the officers, according to SWP. The police have requested anyone who was present at Barry Island Pleasure Park during the time of

the incident and may possess relevant information to get in touch. Detectives expressed particular interest in obtaining any mobile phone footage related to the incident. Anyone with

potentially helpful information is encouraged to contact the police via 101 or online, quoting reference 2500163611. Article continues below JOIN OUR BREAKING NEWS AND TOP STORIES WHATSAPP

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