Pictured: Schoolboy, 16, who collapsed and died suddenly at theme park – as family search for answers

A ‘much loved’ student who collapsed and died suddenly at a theme park has been pictured for the first time.

It is believed Taha Ali Soomro, 16, went into cardiac arrest and suffered a seizure at Barry Island Pleasure Park in Wales.

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, raced to the theme park on May 23 but he was pronounced dead at the scene. 

However his post-mortem failed to establish a cause of death, an inquest heard.

Coroner Graeme Hughes said: ‘I have heard evidence this morning touching on the death of Taha Ali Soomro. On the information I have heard it’s necessary to open an inquest.’

Taha’s school have tribute to the ‘much loved member’ of the student community. They said: ‘He will be remembered with great affection and respect. 

Barry Island Pleasure Park, where the teenager collapsed and died in May

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the scene

A statement from the school said: ‘Taha was a much-loved member of our school community, and he will be remembered with great affection and respect.

‘This tragic news has deeply affected everyone at the school, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Taha’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

‘We are supporting our pupils, staff and wider school community as we come to terms with this loss. Specialist support services will be made available in school.

‘We are working closely with the local authority and relevant agencies to ensure that everyone who needs help, receives it. We ask that the privacy of the family and our school community is respected as we grieve and begin the process of healing.’

A 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault but was later released on bail.