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Wales Online
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- Wales Online
Hundreds gather to remember teenager who died at Barry pleasure park
Hundreds gather to remember teenager who died at Barry pleasure park Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of 16-year-old Taha Soomro, who died at Barry Island Pleasure Park last month There were hundreds of mourners at Bilal Mosque in Cardiff for the funeral prayer service of Taha Soomro, 16 (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Hundreds of mourners gathered at a mosque in Cardiff after the death of a "much loved" 16-year-old boy who died following an incident at Barry Island Pleasure Park last month. More than two hundred people attended a funeral prayer service at Bilal Mosque in Pontcanna to pay their respects to Taha Soomro, of Grangetown, who police said suffered a medical episode on Friday, May 23. There was a sombre and reverent atmosphere as a steady flow of people entered the mosque for the service on Thursday afternoon (May 5). Shortly after 2pm, a faint hum of call to prayer could be heard as the service began. People of all ages were in attendance at the service, including many young men and women. They greeted one another outside with handshakes and hugs. Taha Soomro died after a medical episode at Barry Island Pleasure Park last month (Image: PA ) One tearful young women stood outside and was comforted as she paid her respects while the service went on inside. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here People from the Muslim and Pakistani communities from all across Cardiff took the time out of their Thursday afternoon to come together to mourn the loss of someone so young within their community at the prayer service. Article continues below Police community support officers were outside the mosque to help manage the traffic with so many people coming together at the Mosque on a small residential street. After around 30 minutes of prayer, the crowd trickled out of the mosque in quiet conversation with one another outside. The burial service was held in another part of the city shortly after. Taha attended Fitzhalan High, who previously said that everyone in the school community has been affected by his death. In a statement, the school said he will "be remembered with great affection and respect". People from across Cardiff gathered at the service (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) It said: "Taha was a much-loved member of our school community, and he will be remembered with great affection and respect. "This tragic news has deeply affected everyone at the school, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Taha's family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. "We are supporting our pupils, staff and wider school community as we come to terms with this loss. Specialist support services will be made available in school. "We are working closely with the local authority and relevant agencies to ensure that everyone who needs help, receives it. We ask that the privacy of the family and our school community is respected as we grieve and begin the process of healing." South Wales Police were called to Barry pleasure park just before 5pm on Friday May 23 but in a statement the force said that "despite efforts of emergency services, Taha died at the scene". Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and circumstances of the teenager's death. A 15-year-old boy from Cardiff was arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with Taha's death. They were held in police custody before being released on police bail as officers conduct further enquiries. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said in the latest update from the force on May 25: "We are 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 form the evening. Footage and information can be submitted online here. Alternatively, anyone with information or concerns is asked to contact police by one of the following means quoting 2500163611. The force can be contacted via its live chat platform by clicking here or via an online form by clicking here. You can also call 101. Article continues below Alternatively, information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or its online form by clicking here. Always call 999 in an emergency.
Sky News
29-05-2025
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- Sky News
Barry Island: Teenager bailed after Taha Soomro, 16, dies at amusement park
Why you can trust Sky News A 15-year-old boy arrested in as part of the investigation into the death of a teenager at an amusement park has been released on bail. South Wales Police (SWP) officers responded to a report that a 16-year-old boy was suffering a medical episode at Barry Island Pleasure Park just before 5pm on Friday. The teenager, who has since been named as Taha Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old boy from Grangetown who was arrested on suspicion of assault has been released on bail pending further enquiries, police said on Sunday. Taha's family has been informed, and they are being kept updated by officers, the added in its statement. They urged people to avoid speculating on social media about what happened. Police have asked anyone who was in the park around the time of the incident and has information to contact them, especially if they have any relevant mobile phone footage.
Wales Online
26-05-2025
- Wales Online
Tribute to 'much loved' teenager who died at Barry Island Pleasure Park
Tribute to 'much loved' teenager who died at Barry Island Pleasure Park Fellow pupils at the school Taha Soomro attended are being offered help and support after the 'much-loved' pupil's death Taha Soomro, 16, of Grangetown, Cardiff, who died at Barry Island Pleasure Park The high school attended by the 16-year-old boy who died after an incident at Barry Island Pleasure Park on Friday evening has paid tribute to the "much loved" pupil. Fitzalan High said everyone in the school community has been affected by the death of Taha Soomro, of Grangetown, Cardiff, who police said had suffered a medical episode. Specialist teams will be made available for pupils and the Leckwith-based school is working closely with all the relevant agencies to provide support. A spokesperson for Fitzalan High said: 'Taha was a much-loved member of our school community, and he will be remembered with great affection and respect. 'This tragic news has deeply affected everyone at the school, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Taha's family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. 'We are supporting our pupils, staff and wider school community as we come to terms with this loss. Specialist support services will be made available in school. "We are working closely with the local authority and relevant agencies to ensure that everyone who needs help, receives it. We ask that the privacy of the family and our school community is respected as we grieve and begin the process of healing.' Article continues below Police were called to Barry pleasure park just before 5pm on Friday May 23 but in a statement the force said that "despite efforts of emergency services, Taha died at the scene". Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and circumstances of the teenager's death and the police have asked people to avoid speculation on social media. Sign up for our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here. South Wales Police confirmed on Saturday May 24 that a 15 year-old boy from Cardiff was arrested on suspicion of assault in connection with the death of Taha Soomro. The teenager was being held in custody but has been released on police bail as officers conduct further enquiries. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said in the latest update from the force on May 24: "We are 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 form the evening. Footage and information can be submitted online here. Alternatively, anyone with information or concerns is asked to contact police by one of the following means quoting 2500163611. Article continues below Live Chat Online Call 101 Information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form. The park opened as usual on Saturday, with a statement from the owners saying: " "Very sad news, all of our team did their best to assist the emergency services but unfortunately the boy suffered a medical emergency and could not be saved. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time."
BBC News
25-05-2025
- BBC News
Taha Soomro: Teen bailed by police investigating funfair death
A 15-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of assault following the death of a 16-year-old has been released on bail by police pending further Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, died at Barry Island Pleasure Park, Vale of Glamorgan, after suffering a "medical episode" on Wales Police said it is continuing to support Taha's family, who have been given an update on the investigation."Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and circumstances of Taha's death," said the force on Sunday. "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."
Sky News
24-05-2025
- Sky News
Barry Island: Teenager arrested after Taha Soomro, 16, dies at amusement park
Why you can trust Sky News Police investigating the death of a teenager at an amusement park have arrested a 15-year-old boy. South Wales Police (SWP) officers responded to a report that a 16-year-old boy was suffering a medical episode at Barry Island Pleasure Park just before 5pm on Friday. The teenager, who has since been named as Taha Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old boy from Grangetown has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is being held in custody, police said on Saturday. Taha's family has been informed, and they are being kept updated by officers, police said. They urged people to avoid speculating on social media about what happened. Police have urged anyone who was in the park around the time of the incident and has information to contact them, especially if they have any relevant mobile phone footage.
