Investigation launched into Cardiff Bay incident

South Wales Police was called at 8.20pm yesterday evening, Wednesday November 13, with a report of an altercation in Las Iguanas on Tacoma Square in Mermaid Quay where a corrosive substance was allegedly thrown.

Detective Inspector Phil Marchant said:

“Four men were sitting in the restaurant when two other men ran into the restaurant and threw a substance at them.   Items of furniture were also picked up and thrown.

“Both the four male victims and the two male suspects then ran out of the restaurant.

“We acknowledge the considerable public concern following this incident however no injuries have been reported and at this time the liquid is not believed to have been harmful.

“It is understood that the two parties had previously had an altercation in another part of Mermaid Quay around 6.15pm that evening and therefore believe this to be a targeted attack.

“Inquiries are ongoing to identify and locate all six men.”

Officers would like to speak with anyone who was in Las Iguanas, or the vicinity of Tacoma Square, between 6.15pm and 8.30pm who may have information that could assist their inquiries.

You can contact us by one of the following means quoting occurrence number 2400378983.

• Live Chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk/
• Online https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
• 101 

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