Boy subjected to 'cowardly and vicious attack' in Welsh resort
Police said they were called to the car park on Paget Road at around 7.30pm on Tuesday, reports WalesOnline. Video footage of the incident was shared widely online, which showed a group of males repeatedly kicking and hitting a teenage boy while he lay on the ground.
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A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "We are investigating a serious assault which happened in Barry Island on Tuesday, August 12.
"A 15-year-old boy was attacked by a group of males near the Paget Road car park at around 7.30pm.
"Anyone who saw the incident is urged to make contact.
"There were people in the area at the time, including drivers who may have dashcam footage of the incident."
Detective Inspector Phillip Marchant, of Barry CID, said: "This was a cowardly and vicious attack by a group of males which could have ended far worse.
"What happened Tuesday night in a popular public space will have left people shocked and concerned.
"We have footage which emerged online and are checking CCTV cameras.
"Officers are also patrolling the area during the busy summer months."
"Anyone who has information about the incident is urged to make contact."
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