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Two men have been arrested after the inexplicable death of a teenager in South Wales.
The 16-year-old girl died after an incident in Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on Friday afternoon.
South Wales police described his death as “sudden” and added that the cause had not been confirmed.
Police were called around noon after reports of a stabbing
The two arrested men are in hospital receiving treatment for serious injuries and police said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
Those involved appear to know each other and police said what happened is not being treated as a terrorist attack.
At around noon, officers were called to a location on Baglan Street in the town of Ynyswen after receiving reports of a stabbing.
The street was still closed Friday night and a cordon had been erected around a take-out restaurant, Blue Sky.
John Belgrove, a homeless builder, said he was in his shed when the barking of his dogs alerted him to emergency services.
Police said the incident is not believed to be terrorism.
He told the Palestinian Authority news agency: “I went out and counted for the next half hour about 31 different emergency vehicles.
“I saw what looked like a Chinese lady, probably in her 20s, crying uncontrollably and with blood on her forehead.
“There was an elderly Chinese man walking around with a bandaged head wounded and they put him in the back of an ambulance.”
Another younger man was seen being treated by paramedics, he said.
South Wales Police Superintendent Rich Jones said: “This is clearly a very serious incident which has caused great shock and concern to both the local community and the wider community.
“We have a dedicated team of detectives working hard to establish the exact circumstances that led to the tragic death of this young woman.
A cordon was erected outside of Blue Sky’s takeout
“While the investigation is still in its early stages, we can confirm that those involved are understood to know each other and we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
“There will be a significant police presence on Baglan Street over the weekend, but we will reopen the road as soon as possible.
“In the meantime, the support and understanding of the local community is greatly appreciated.”
Chris Bryant, a Labor MP for Rhondda, said he was aware of “disturbing events on Baglan Street” and said his thoughts are with all those affected.
Welsh Prime Minister Mark Drakeford tweeted that the news of the incident was “deeply disturbing”, adding: “I am kept informed of developments and my thoughts are with everyone in the community during this troubling time.”
Police said anyone with information about the incident should call 101 and give the reference * 077519.
