Major police update on Barry stabbing which saw teen lose leg

A teenager has been charged in connection with a stabbing at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday. Emergency services were called to the seaside town on May 25 following reports that a stabbing took place on one of the hottest days of the year with thousands of people heading to the beach. A 17-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries in the incident and underwent a leg amputation, South Wales Police said earlier this week. The boy remains under critical care at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. The force has now said an 18-year-old man from the Riverside area of Cardiff has now been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent and possession of a knife/sharp pointed article in a public place in connection with the incident. Idris Ahmed is due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning. Always keep on top of the latest Welsh news with our newsletter . A spokesman for South Wales Police said the victim and his family have been kept fully updated with the development and investigations are continuing. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice .