The family of Conner Marshall ( pictured ) have paid tribute to their 'brave and protective ' son . Conner died following a serious assault at a caravan park . The grieving family of teenager Conner Marshall , 18 , who died following a brutal assault at a seaside caravan park have paid tribute to a 'unique and caring ' son . A man from the South Wales area was arrested in Scotland yesterday after Conner , from Barry , Vale of Glamorgan , died following the assault at Treco Bay caravan park in Porthcawl . Conner was found with multiple injuries in the early hours of Sunday March 8 but tragically died six days later at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff . His grieving family have paid tribute to their 'unique , caring and compassionate ' son . They said they were proud of Conner , who had wanted his organs to be donated . His family released a statement which said : 'We are immensely proud that Conner chose to help others in his belief that `` life goes on '' by deciding to donate his organs . 'As a family we take great comfort knowing that Conner was a unique , caring and compassionate young man with a warm , infectious smile complete with a cheeky wink . 'We draw strength in the knowledge that Conner was and is brave , protective and loved unconditionally by all of his family and friends . ' Conner was a pupil at Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg in Barry until 2012 - the same school which was attended by 17-year-olds Rhodri Miller and Corey Price , who died following a crash on the A470 in Brecon on March 6 . A statement on the school 's website said : 'We received the news about Conner Marshall with sadness . 'We extend our sincere sympathies to his family and friends . ' Police said Conner had been staying in the caravan park with friends and they spent the evening on of Saturday March 7 in bars in and around Porthcawl . The group returned to the caravan before midnigh , which is when detectives believe Conner decided to walk to the beach . A man from the South Wales area was arrested in Scotland yesterday after Conner died following the serious assault at Treco Bay caravan park in Porthcawl ( pictured ) following a night out with friends . Conner was rushed to hospital after being found with multiple injuries but died six days after the attack . At 7am the following morning he was found with multiple injuries to his body with limited responsiveness . Detective Superintendent Paul Hurley said : 'We have a distinct time line of midnight to 7am on Sunday morning and I am appealing for anyone who may have seen anything during these hours to come forward . 'Conner was wearing a purple shirt , black skinny jeans , grey Adidas trainers , a blue/grey jacket and was carrying a grey Nike shoulder bag . 'Our officers are continuing to conduct inquiries to establish the full circumstances of what happened ; however , we have identified a suspect and arrested a local South Wales man in Scotland . ' He stressed that the suspect was not part of the group of friends staying in the caravan with Conner that evening . He said : 'Parkdean Trecco Bay Management are continuing to work closely with South Wales Police . 'Our thoughts are with Conner 's family and all those affected by this tragic incident . 'This was a brutal attack and I believe the suspect may have shared information with friends , relatives or neighbours . ' South Wales Police are urging anyone with any information to come forward following Conner 's death . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Conner Marshall , 18 , died after being seriously assaulted at Treco Bay caravan park . He was found in the early hours of Sunday March 8 but died six days later . Man from South Wales arrested in Scotland on suspicion of his murder . Conner 's family have paid tribute to 'unique , compassionate young man '