South Wales Police launch investigation after two men stabbed in Cardiff city centre

Police cordons around Cardiff Central Station have since been lifted.

Two males aged 18 and 17 were stabbed, with their injuries described as critical
Author: Claire BoadPublished 20th Dec 2023
Last updated 20th Dec 2023

South Wales Police in Cardiff have launched an investigation into the stabbing of two people in Cardiff Central Square on Wednesday (December 19th) evening.

Two males aged 18 and 17 were taken to hospital where their injuries have been described as critical.

Several police cordons were set up around Cardiff Central Square and St Mary's Street, but they have since been removed.

Detective Superintendent Tom Moore, from South Wales Police, said: “Extensive enquiries are on-going to establish the circumstances of this incident.

“CCTV footage from surrounding buildings has been recovered which will help us piece together the events which unfolded on Wednesday evening.

“It is understood two groups of young people were in the area prior to the assault and we would appeal for anyone with information or footage to please come forward”.