Man charged as boy, 17, has leg amputated after stabbing at Barry Island

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Emergency services were called to the seaside town, the setting of hit show Gavin and Stacey, on May 25 (Picture: Wales News Service)

Pictured here are armed police at the scene of the stabbing as the emergency services deal with Luke and his injuries. A teenager has been charged with a seaside knife attack which led to a 17-year-old having his leg amputated. Luke Attard, 17, has been described as showing "incredible courage" by his shocked family. He lost his leg due to the attack on the seafront at Barry Island - the Welsh resort where TV favourite Gavin and Stacey was based. Idris Ahmed, 18, has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed weapon in a public place. He is due to appear before Cardiff magistrates. The popular seaside town was rammed with tourists making the most of the Whitsun Bank Holiday Monday sunshine before the stabbing attack. His family say: "Hs life has been changed forever following a horrific and senseless attack." Cousin Nicole Attard said: "Luke travelled to Barry Island with his friends to enjoy the warm weather and spend the day making memories. "What should have been a normal day for a young man enjoying time with his mates turned into a nightmare when he became the victim of a violent attack and was stabbed in the back of his leg." Luke travelled with friends from Cardiff to the seaside resort before their day ended in tragedy as Luke was stabbed. Nicole said: "The severity of Luke?s injuries meant he had to be airlifted to hospital, where he began a fight for his life. He has since endured multiple surgeries, blood transfusions, and intensive medical treatment. "Despite the incredible efforts of the doctors and medical staff, the damage caused by the stabbing was so severe that Luke sadly had to undergo a life-changing leg amputation. "At just 17 years old, Luke has faced more pain, trauma, and uncertainty than any young person should ever have to endure. "In a matter of moments, his whole future was turned upside down. Instead of enjoying his teenage years and looking forward to the opportunities ahead of him, he is now facing a long and challenging road of recovery, rehabilitation, and learning to adapt to life after losing his leg. Anyone who knows Luke knows what a kind, caring, and genuine young man he is. He is loved by his family and friends and has shown incredible courage, strength, and determination throughout this devastating ordeal. "Even in the face of unimaginable challenges, Luke continues to fight every day." The family has launched a fund-raising campaign to help his recovery. She said: "As a family, we are determined to support Luke every step of the way, but we know that the journey ahead will be difficult. "The funds raised will help support Luke with rehabilitation, specialist equipment, mobility aids, prosthetic-related costs, travel to medical appointments, and any additional support he may need as he rebuilds his life, confidence, and independence. "No amount of money can undo what has happened, but together we can help ease some of the burden and give Luke the best possible chance to move forward and focus on his recovery." Detective Inspector Sarah Lee, from South Wales Police, said: ?The extent and seriousness of the injury sustained by the teenage victim is absolutely devastating. ?Understandably his family are distraught, and they have been assigned a specially trained family liaison officer for additional support. ?Our investigation, which includes examining hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and tracing witnesses, is continuing." Ahmed, of Riverside, Cardiff, is due to appear before magistrates in the Welsh capital. WALES NEWS SERVICE — Emergency services were called to the seaside town, the setting of hit show Gavin and Stacey, on May 25 (Picture: Wales News Service)

A 17-year-old boy had his leg amputated after he was stabbed on Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday.

Emergency services were called to the seaside town, the setting of hit show Gavin and Stacey, on May 25.

A 17-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries in the incident and underwent a leg amputation, South Wales Police said earlier this week.

He remains under critical care at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

Idris Ahmed, 18, has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a knife in a public place.

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He appeared at Cardiff magistrates today, and spoke only to confirm his name and address.

Defending, Ellis Worsley said he denied being involved, reports the BBC.

A 17-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries in the incident and underwent a leg amputation, South Wales Police said earlier this week (Picture: Wales News Service)

Angharad Jones, prosecuting, said: ‘This matter relates to a very serious incident, where the victim sustained a serious stab wound resulting in the amputation of his lower leg beneath the knee.

‘The offence was in a public place on a very busy Bank Holiday with hundreds of people around.’

A spokesman for South Wales Police said the victim and his family have been kept fully updated with the development and investigations are continuing.

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