A TOP doctor has died 16 days after he was brutally attacked in a park.
Gary Jenkins, 54, was left fighting for his life after being ambushed in Bute Park, Cardiff, on July 20.
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Dr Gary Jenkins has died 16 days after he was attacked Credit: WNS
The dad-of-two has now tragically passed away at the University Hospital of Wales leaving his family devastated.
Three people - including a 16-year-old girl - have been charged with attempted murder but police have now launched a murder probe.
The schoolgirl, Jason Edwards, 25, and Lee William Strickland, 36, are due to appear at Cardiff Crown Court on August 23.
Consultant psychiatrist Gary worked for Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust and was described as a "loving father of two."
His heartbroken family said in a statement: "We are distraught to announce the untimely death of Dr Gary Jenkins, who was a loving father of two wonderful daughters.
"He lived his life happily with love, music, creativity and dedication to his profession."
South Wales Police say they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Wales said: "We are aware of the sad passing of Dr Gary Jenkins and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
"We are liaising with both the Crown Prosecution Service and HM Coroner in respect of his death, and this matter will now be progressed as a murder investigation.
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"I would like to thank the public for their valuable assistance as we continue to investigate the circumstances of this incident.
"While the three people have been charged, we are still appealing for information. No matter how minor the information might seem, it could be crucial to our investigation."
Anyone who was in Bute Park near the Millennium footbridge, which links Bute Park to Sophia Gardens, between midnight and 1.20am has been asked to call police.
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He was attacked in Bute Park in Cardiff Credit: Getty - Contributor