BBCTwo teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following reports of a stabbing.
Several roads have been closed in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, after the death of the 38-year-old man from the town just before 00:00 BST.
The teenagers, aged 16 and 17 and from Llantwit Major, have been taken to police custody.
Police said cordons and road closures would remain in place for some time.
Police vans are currently blocking off Barry Road between the Tuck In Cafe and Davies Street, and Court Road between Davies Street and Hannah Street.
Det Supt Mark O’Shea, from South Wales Police, said: “This is a close-knit community who no doubt will be deeply shocked and saddened by what has taken place.
“We are aware that the incident is having a significant impact on the local community with an extensive police cordon, road closures and a primary school also closed for the day.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days while teams of detectives and specialist staff work at pace to establish the circumstances of this incident.”
Katie Davies, 33, who lives in the area, said the community was shocked.
“You don’t expect it to happen on your doorstep. I’ve got young kids and it’s shocking.”
