Tributes have been paid to a 16-year-old boy who died after a suspected asthma attack at a festival in Margam
Afan Arts, a society which encourages young people to get involved with creative projects, of which Rhys was a member said they announced his death with"profound sadness and a heavy heart".Advertisement
"We send our love and support to Rhys' family, his friends, Ysgol Cwm Brombil and all those affected by his passing," they added in a statement. "Afan Arts will use the healing power of the arts to support everyone, going forward, but for now we simply mourn his passing." Ysgol Cwm Brombil school said that a pupil died on Friday following a"serious asthma attack which led to complications"."It is with deepest regret that on Friday, 26 May, one of our valued pupils tragically passed away following a serious asthma attack which led to complications," they said.Chief Inspector Declan Cahill of SouthPolice said officers were called to the festival shortly after 8.30pm"after a 16-year-old boy from Port Talbot suffered a medical episode".
"Sadly, the boy died while being taken to hospital via ambulance. Our sympathies are with his family at this time."
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