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Two teens arrested after man dies in stabbing

Jordan Davies
BBC News
Reporting fromBarry
BBC A forensic white and yellow tent on Barry Road. A police officer stands watching with her back to the photographer. Police tape cordons off the area.BBC
Forensic officers and a tent were pictured on Barry Road on Tuesday

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following reports of a stabbing.

Several roads have been closed in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, after the death of the 38-year-old man from the town just before 00:00 BST.

The teenagers, aged 16 and 17 and from Llantwit Major, have been taken to police custody.

Police said cordons and road closures would remain in place for some time.

BBC Wales' Jordan Davies reports from Barry where police remain at the crime scene

Police vans are currently blocking off Barry Road between the Tuck In Cafe and Davies Street, and Court Road between Davies Street and Hannah Street.

Det Supt Mark O'Shea, from South Wales Police, said: "This is a close-knit community who no doubt will be deeply shocked and saddened by what has taken place.

A street blocked off by police tape and cones. You can see this is the case at either end of the road. There is a sign which says FFORDD AR GAU/ Road CLOSED. Police vans line the left side and an officer is visible.
There are several road closures in place while South Wales Police investigate

"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.

"There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days while teams of detectives and specialist staff work at pace to establish the circumstances of this incident."

Katie Davies, 33, has long bright blonde hair and wears wide rimmed aviator sunglasses. She wears a white strappy dress and a gold necklace.
Resident Katie Davies, 33, says everyone is shocked by the incident

Katie Davies, 33, who lives in the area, said it's a big shock for the community and "everybody is well shaken about it".

"You don't expect it to happen on your doorstep," she said.

"It's uneasy, it's really upsetting. You see it in the news further away in London and things but not so close to home."