The funeral details of two teenagers who died in a crash which led to riots in Cardiff have been confirmed. Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and 15-year-old Harvey Evans died after a crash in Ely while riding an electric bike on May 22. Their deaths were followed by widespread riots in the area which saw cars torched and missiles thrown.
A service for the best friends is to be held at 1pm on Thursday, July 6, in the Church of the Resurrection in Grand Avenue followed by a burial in Western Cemetery. Nearby Windsor Clive Primary School has told parents it will be closing for the day after holding talks with South Wales Police, Cardiff Council and the church.
The boys' families have asked that no motorcycles, Sur-Ron electric bikes or scooters are taken to the funeral. Kyrees and Harvey were riding a Sur-Ron e-bike and being followed by a police van moments before they crashed in Snowden Road, Ely, at about 6pm on Monday May 22.
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Tensions between members of the public and police at the scene led to a riot lasting several hours. A total of 20 people have so far been arrested in connection with the riot, and two men were arrested last week in relation to a ride-out to commemorate the teenagers which took place on Saturday June 10.
Two officers who were captured on CCTV following the two boys in a marked police van minutes before they died are being investigated for gross misconduct as part of a probe by the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).
Press Association reports that a Facebook post by a family friend said: "I have been asked to let family and friends know that the funerals of Kyrees and Harvey will be held on Thursday 6th July 1pm at the Church of Resurrection then to their final resting place at Western Cemetery at 2.30pm.
"Please wear what you feel comfortable in. All we ask is that you incorporate something blue. Let's celebrate the lives of these two young boys and come together as one to remember them and show how loved they are."
A second post said: "It's been asked by the families that absolutely no motorbikes, Sur-Ron's or scooters etc are to be at the funeral as the families have been told the police would have to be made aware and this is the last thing we want. We hope to see you all on the 6th July to celebrate their life and give our boys the best send off they deserve."
A letter from Windsor Clive headteacher Kim Fisher said: "You will be aware of the recent tragic events in our community where Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sadly died.
"I have held meetings with various organisations such as the police, Cardiff Council and the church to risk-assess the impact of the funerals on the school's ability to operate safely on Thursday 6th July. A joint decision has been made to close Windsor Clive on Thursday 6th July to all pupils and staff."
She added: "Whilst closing the school is not ideal, this decision has been taken in the best interests of the school and local community on what will be a very emotional time for many."
