https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9834475/Girl-16-charged-attempted-murder-Cardiff-park-attack.htmlGirl, 16, charged with attempted murder after Cardiff park attack after man, 54, is left with life-threatening injuries and police appeal for witnesses
A 16-year-old girl was charged with attempted murder after attack in Cardiff
Teenager is one of three people being held by police after assault in Bute Park
A 54-year-old man was rushed to University Hospital of Wales following incident
By Bhvishya Patel For Mailonline
Published: 11:28, 28 July 2021 | Updated: 11:33, 28 July 2021
A 16-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder following an attack in Cardiff which left a man with life-threatening injuries. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is one of three people being held by police after a 54-year-old man was rushed to hospital following a serious assault in Bute Park, in the Creigiau area of Cardiff, at around 1am on July 20. The girl is due to appear at Cardiff Youth Court later today over the attack which took place just yards from Cardiff Castle. A police investigation is now under way and officers are appealing for witnesses who may have been walking near the park in the early hours of July 20. Following the attack, the 54-year-old man was rushed to University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. His family have been updated and are being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers. Jason Edwards, 25, and Lee William Strickland, 36, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with attempted murder. Following the attack, the 54-year-old man was rushed to University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. His family have been updated and are being supported by specially-trained family liaison officers. Jason Edwards, 25, and Lee William Strickland, 36, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Monday charged with attempted murder. 'While this latest arrest is another positive development, we are still appealing for information. No matter how minor the information might seem, it could be crucial to our investigation. In particular, we'd like to hear from anyone who was in Bute Park during the very early hours of Tuesday, July 20. Specifically we want to speak to anyone who was near the Millennium footbridge, which links Bute Park to Sophia Gardens, between midnight and 1.20am.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting the reference 254215.
Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
