Boy has leg amputated after Bank Holiday stabbing on Barry Island

South Wales Police says it is continuing to investigate the incident on Barry Island which left a 17-year-old boy from Cardiff with a serious leg injury

A teenager needed his leg amputated following a stabbing on Bank Holiday Monday.

South Wales Police says it is continuing to investigate the incident on Barry Island which left a 17-year-old boy from Cardiff with a serious leg injury.

Police say the young man has since had to undergo a life-changing leg amputation and has been subject to critical care at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

It was not at first believed to have been life threatening or life changing but in an update police said that he needed to have the amputation and has been receiving critical care.

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.”

There was a massive emergency service presence and areas cordoned off on what was one of the hottest days of the year during the half term holiday.

The statement from the force read: “South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a stabbing which took place at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25).

“A 17-year-old boy from Cardiff suffered a serious leg injury which was initially not believed to be life threatening or life changing. However, he has since had to undergo a life-changing leg amputation and has been subject to critical care at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.”

And it adds: “If you can help police contact officers online or call 101 quoting 2600163243. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”