Horror as boy needs leg amputated after being stabbed in popular UK seaside town

Horror as boy needs leg amputated after being stabbed in popular UK seaside townA second teenager has been arrested while police continue their investigation. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source By Toby Codd 08:36, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Updated: 08:38, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 The boy was reportedly stabbed at the seaside town on Bank Holiday Monday (Image: Getty)A teenage boy had his leg amputated after being stabbed at an iconic UK seaside town. Police have confirmed a second teenager has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and remains on bail. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The victim, aged 17, from Cardiff, was stabbed at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25). He suffered a leg injury which was not initially thought to be life-threating or life-changing but has since had to undergo leg amputation surgery. The operation was carried out at the critical care unit at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicySouth Wales Police have confirmed a man, 18, has been arrested following the alleged stabbing. He remains on bail pending further enquiries.HMRC confirms state pension tax ch...