A 19-year-old man has been injured and taken to hospital after reports of a disturbance
12:23, 01 Jan 2026Updated 13:23, 01 Jan 2026
Police cordoned off the area as they dealt with the incident (Image: WalesOnline)
A man has been taken to hospital following a suspected attack outside a pub on New Year’s Eve. Three teenage boys have been arrested following the incident that happened outside The Railway in Plymouth Road, Penarth, on Wednesday night.
Officers from South Wales Police were called to reports of a disturbance at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, December 31. A 19-year-old man has been injured and taken to hospital but his injuries are not considered life-changing, according to police.
Two boys aged 16 and 17 from Penarth, and a 16-year-old boy from Barry, have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 GBH with intent. Don’t miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here.
Police were called to a disturbance on New Year’s Eve (Image: Google Maps)
Chief superintendent Marc Attwell said: “Officers attended Plymouth Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, at around 8.30pm on Wednesday, December 31, following a report of a disturbance.
“A 19-year-old man from Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, has been taken to hospital.
“His injuries are not considered life-changing.
“Two boys aged 16 and 17 from Penarth, and a 16-year-old boy from Barry, have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 GBH with intent.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting occurrence 2500412083.
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