Major Tenby prepare station replace after 4 teenagers stabbed as passengers run for lives
Four teenagers sustained stab wounds when disorder broke out at Tenby railway station on Tuesday evening, with British Transport Police arresting two males on suspicion of GBH
Police have issued an update following the stabbing of four teenagers after “disorder” broke out in a Welsh coastal town. The incident happened outside Tenby railway station late on Tuesday evening, with Dyfed-Powys Police later confirming the arrest of two males.
Footage circulating of the violent episode depicts a large crowd gathering on what seems to be one of the platforms, before a brawl ensues as punches are thrown. At one stage in the video, a male voice can be heard saying: “He just stabbed me, he stabbed me.”
On Wednesday afternoon, British Transport Police (BTP) gave an update on the investigation into the incident. Superintendent Jon Cooze stated officers were summoned to a fight involving a group of youths at Tenby station shortly before 10pm.
Four members of the group – aged between 13 and 17 and from the Pembroke area – suffered stab wounds during the incident. They were transported to hospital for assessment and have since been discharged, he confirmed, reports Wales Online.
The latest update also revealed that the two males arrested on suspicion of GBH in relation to the incident – a 16-year-old lad and a 19 year-old-man – remain in police custody at present.
The force also announced there will be a heightened presence of officers in the vicinity to offer reassurance to passengers. A “thorough” investigation into the full circumstances surrounding what transpired is currently underway.
Superintendent Jon Cooze from BTP said in a statement: “We were called to reports of a fight at Tenby station at around 9.50pm last night, involving a group of youths.
“Four of the group – aged between 13 and 17 from the Pembroke area – sustained stab wounds during the violence, and were taken to hospital for assessment.
“Thankfully their injuries are not considered to be life-threatening or life-changing and they have already been discharged from hospital.
“Due to the quick actions of our colleagues at Dyfed Powys Police arriving on scene, a 16-year old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) and remain in police custody.
“We understand the concern an incident of this nature will have caused in the community, and while we believe it to be an isolated incident, passengers will notice an increased presence of officers in the area who are there to provide reassurance.
“We’ve launched a thorough investigation into the full circumstances of the incident and are keeping an open mind as to the background of what has happened. We’re aware of footage circulating online and would ask people not to share this or speculate while detectives concentrate on the investigation.
“Lastly – I’d urge anyone who witnessed what happened or the events leading up to it to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 916 of 07/04/26.”
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555111.
