South Wales Police have confirmed that a young man murdered in the Roath area of Cardiff on Sunday, April 11 is 17-year-old Aamir Siddiqi.
Aamir died following an incident at his family’s home address in Ninian Road at around 1.40pm yesterday.
His parents, aged 55 and 68, also suffered serious injuries during the attack but were subsequently discharged from hospital following treatment.
A Home Office post-mortem examination is being carried out today but it is believed Aamir was stabbed with a bladed instrument during the incident.
A major incident room has been set up at Cardiff Central Police Station and the investigation is being led by Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart McKenzie.
Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart McKenzie said: “At around 1.40pm yesterday two masked men forced their way into a house in Ninian Road armed with a bladed weapon and attacked 17-year-old Aamir.
“Officers immediately attended the scene where they administered first aid while paramedics were en route to the house. Aamir was then taken by ambulance to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, where he tragically died.
“This was a horrific incident witnessed by Aamir’s mother and father who were both injured in their attempts to come to their son’s assistance.
“Aamir was a talented young man from a loving family who had a bright future ahead of him.
“There is no motive at this stage as to why anyone would wish to harm Aaamir and extensive enquiries are underway to trace those responsible.
“I would also urge anyone with information about this incident to contact the incident room or Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Aamir’s family have been appointed family liaison officers to support them during the investigation and keep them fully updated on any developments.
Police still wish to trace two men who were seen leaving the area shortly after the incident and heading towards Shirley Road.
Male one is described as being of Asian appearance, aged late 20s, of average height, stocky build. He had dark hair and was wearing dark clothing.
The second male is described as being of Asian appearance, aged early 20s, of slim build, 5ft 11ins in height. He was wearing a white jacket with a grey stripe down the sleeves.
As they were leaving the area they were seen to be pulling black-knitted balaclavas over their faces.
Officers want to hear from anyone who may have seen these men in the area or who saw or heard anything suspicious in the Ninian Road area on Sunday, April 11.
Chief Superintendent Bob Tooby, Divisional Commander for Cardiff, said: “This was an extremely serious and unusual incident and I wish to reassure residents and the wider community that a full investigation is on-going to arrest those responsible.
“Aamir’s family and friends are understandably going through an unbelievably traumatic time and we at South Wales Police are doing all we can to support them.
“Incidents like this are extremely rare in Cardiff as they are across South Wales but extra patrols have already been put in place.”
The family of Aamir wish to release the following statement:
Aamir was passionate about sport and especially cricket, American football, and football.
He liked to commentate as well as participate
He was keen on current events and politics and wanted to do law and had a place at Cardiff University after his exams.
He was like his dad – he was a gentleman, kind and sensitive and really funny.
He was a unique character always ready to help anybody and anytime he was devoted to his family and friends.
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact the Incident Room at Cardiff Central Police Station on 02920 571530 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
