Death of 16-year-old Taha Soomro at Barry Island Pleasure Park: Update

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the death of 16-year-old Taha Soomro at Barry Island Pleasure Park.

A 15-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of assault is now on bail pending further enquiries.

Taha’s family has been updated and continue to be supported.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and circumstances of Taha’s death.

Anyone who was in Barry Island Pleasure Park around the time of the incident, around 5pm on Friday, May 23, that may have information that could assist our investigation is asked to contact us.

Detectives are particularly keen to receive any mobile phone footage.

Footage and information can be submitted online here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP25C07-PO1

Alternatively, anyone with information or concerns is asked to please contact us by one of the following means quoting 2500163611:

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

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at Give information | Crimestoppers (https://crimestoppers-uk.org/)