Boy, 15, out on bail after teen's funfair death

Nicholas Bourne
BBC News
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Taha Soomro died at Barry Island Pleasure Park following a "medical episode", police say

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 inquiries.

Taha Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, died at Barry Island Pleasure Park, Vale of Glamorgan, after suffering a "medical episode" on Friday.

South 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."

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