Two teenagers arrested after man stabbed to death yards from South Wales school
Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was reportedly stabbed to death on a street in South Wales.
A primary school nearby in Barry is closed today with the surrounding streets cordoned off after the ‘serious incident’ last night.
South Wales Police said: ‘A 38-year-old man from Barry has died and his family are being supported by specially trained liaison officers.
‘Two males, aged 16 and 17, from Llantwit Major, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.’
‘Just before midnight last night, a report was received of a stabbing in Barry Road.
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‘Police cordons and road closures will remain in place for some time while enquiries continue.’
Detective Superintendent Mark O’Shea said: ‘This is a close-knit community who no doubt will be deeply shocked and saddened by what has taken place.
‘We are aware that the incident is having a significant impact on the local community with an extensive police cordon, road closures and a primary school also closed for the day.
‘We thank the public for their support and understanding at this time.’
Photos from the scene show an area of Barry in South Wales taped off while an investigation takes place.
Forensics teams have been deployed to the area, with only residents allowed behind the cordon.
Parents at Jenner Park Primary School were sent a message telling them school is ‘inaccessible’, Wales Online reported.
The message said: ‘Unfortunately the school will be closed today on the advice of South Wales Police due to a major incident near the main entrance which has meant the surrounding streets have had to be cordoned off. Therefore school is inaccessible.’
The Vale of Glamorgan Council said: ‘Please note there are emergency road closures in the following locations due to a serious incident this morning. South Wales Police are on the scene. Please avoid the area.
The Welsh Ambulance Service has been asked to comment, while South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed it is not in attendance.
Affected roads are:
- Barry Road junction of Herbert St and Davies St
- Barry Road near Tuck in Cafe
- Court Road junction of Davies St
- Court Road junction of Hannah St
More to follow.
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