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Inquest Opened Into Teen’s Death at Barry Island as Cause Remains Unascertained

Proceedings were opened then adjourned to allow further tests.

Overview

  • Taha Ali Soomro, 16, collapsed in apparent cardiac arrest at Barry Island Pleasure Park on May 23 and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • A post-mortem by Dr Stephen Leadbeater at the University Hospital of Wales gave a provisional cause of death as unascertained.
  • Coroner Graeme Hughes opened the inquest at Pontypridd Coroner's Court and adjourned it with a date to be fixed.
  • South Wales Police appealed for witnesses who were at the park around 5pm on May 23, asking for any mobile phone footage to assist inquiries.
  • An arrested 15-year-old was released on police bail, while Fitzalan High School and community groups offered tributes and support to the family.