Aberdare boy needed surgery after falling on broken glass in park

The family said they wanted acknowledgement from the council for what happened.

“It’s frustrating that he will miss out on the things he loves most in life, for three whole months, and it was completely unnecessary.

“Just because someone chose to break a bottle. It is heart-breaking to come to terms with for him and us.

“I wrote the complaint in Edgar’s name so he can get an apology and acknowledgement for what happened so he can feel safe in the park,” she said.

Liisa said the family now wanted to find the parents that helped Edgar on the day of the incident.

“The support we have received from our friends, family and the wider community has been great.

“We’re very grateful to the staff at Prince Charles Hospital who took great care of him, and because of them he will make a full recovery.

“It was a really busy night and it must have really impacted the other children in the park. We would really like to speak to the two dads who helped Edgar.

“We would like to say thank you and are grateful for everything they did for him that day.”

An RCT council spokesperson wished Edgar a full and speedy recovery.

They reassured the family that their concerns were escalated, and apologised if their response has not demonstrated how seriously council officials took the incident.

The council said it has now arranged for additional litter picks following anti-social behaviour issues in the park.

It said in a statement it is also working with South Wales Police, adding: “There is never an excuse to litter and this incident just shows the horrific consequences of someone’s foolish actions.”