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Conner Marshall: Family pay tribute to 'brave young man' | Conner Marshall: Family pay tribute to 'brave young man' |
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The family of a teenager who died after an attack at a south Wales caravan park have paid tribute to a "brave and caring young man". | The family of a teenager who died after an attack at a south Wales caravan park have paid tribute to a "brave and caring young man". |
Conner Marshall, 18, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, was found in a critical condition at Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Porthcawl, on Sunday. | Conner Marshall, 18, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, was found in a critical condition at Trecco Bay Caravan Park, Porthcawl, on Sunday. |
A family tribute said: "We draw strength that Conner was and is brave, protective and loved unconditionally." | A family tribute said: "We draw strength that Conner was and is brave, protective and loved unconditionally." |
A Caerphilly man, 27, has been arrested in Glasgow on suspicion of murder. | A Caerphilly man, 27, has been arrested in Glasgow on suspicion of murder. |
The family tribute added: "We take great comfort knowing that Conner was a unique, caring and compassionate young man with a warm, infectious smile complete with a cheeky wink. | The family tribute added: "We take great comfort knowing that Conner was a unique, caring and compassionate young man with a warm, infectious smile complete with a cheeky wink. |
"We are immensely proud that Conner chose to help others in his belief that 'life goes on' by deciding to donate his organs." | |
'Brutal attack' | |
Mr Marshall died on Thursday at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales. | |
He had been staying at the caravan park with friends and spent Saturday night in bars in and around Porthcawl. | He had been staying at the caravan park with friends and spent Saturday night in bars in and around Porthcawl. |
Police said the group returned to the caravan before midnight when detectives believe Mr Marshall decided to walk to the beach. | |
He was found at 07:00 GMT on Sunday with multiple injuries to his body. | He was found at 07:00 GMT on Sunday with multiple injuries to his body. |
Det Supt Paul Hurley, of South Wales Police, told a press conference in Cardiff Bay on Friday the arrested man was not part of the group of friends staying at the caravan park with Mr Marshall. | |
"Our thoughts are with Conner's family and all those affected by this tragic incident," he said. | "Our thoughts are with Conner's family and all those affected by this tragic incident," he said. |
"This was a brutal attack and I believe the suspect may have shared information with friends, relatives or neighbours." | "This was a brutal attack and I believe the suspect may have shared information with friends, relatives or neighbours." |
Ysgol Bro Morgannwg in Barry, where Mr Marshall was a former pupil, said it had received news about his death "with sadness". | |
"We extend our sincere sympathies to his family and friends," a statement read. | "We extend our sincere sympathies to his family and friends," a statement read. |