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Wales Online
a day ago
- Wales Online
Boy subjected to 'cowardly and vicious attack' in Welsh resort
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Wales Online breaking news on WhatsApp A boy was subjected to a "cowardly and vicious" attack in a popular Welsh resort. South Wales Police is investigating after the 15-year-old boy was attacked by a group of males in Barry Island. 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. The incident has sparked outrage in the community. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox 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." Anyone contacting police with information should give the reference 2500258409. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
North Wales Live
a day ago
- North Wales Live
Boy subjected to 'cowardly and vicious attack' in Welsh resort
A boy was subjected to a "cowardly and vicious" attack in a popular Welsh resort. South Wales Police is investigating after the 15-year-old boy was attacked by a group of males in Barry Island. 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. The incident has sparked outrage in the community. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox 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."
