Six more people have been arrested after riots in Ely, Cardiff. The disorder followed a fatal road traffic collision in Snowden Road, Ely, on May 22 which claimed the lives of best friends Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans. South Wales Police had already made arrests linked to the disorder, now bringing the total to 27.
During the riots several vehicles were set alight, property was damaged, police officers were injured, and people were trapped in their own homes as the riot continued for around nine hours. The rioters clashed with police after footage showed a police van driving behind the boys’ electric bike, in a nearby street, shortly before the collision on May 22.
Two police officers have been served gross misconduct notices following the deaths of Kyrees, 16, and Harvey, 15. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) began an investigation after receiving a referral from South Wales Police. In their latest update issued on Tuesday, June 13, they said had served gross misconduct notices on two officers. Such notices advise officers their conduct is subject to investigation. They do not necessarily mean that any disciplinary proceedings will follow.
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Today, June 30, police have confirmed that they have made more arrests as part of their investigation into the serious disorder that took place in Ely on the night of the crash. Six people - three men aged 20, 25 and 35, two women aged 35 and 37, and a 16-year-old boy - have this week been arrested on suspicion on riot. This brings the total number of arrests to 27.
Detective Chief Superintendent Ceri Hughes said: “During the disorder several vehicles were set alight, property was damaged, police officers were injured, and residents were scared in their homes.
“As part of the investigation so far, 432 pieces of body worn footage from police officers has been gathered, as well as several hours of videos posted on social media, drone, helicopter, and CCTV footage. We are extremely grateful for the support from the community so far and to members of the public who have provided more than 70 responses using the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP).”
Police say information from the public relating to the collision and the disorder; and digital footage can be submitted online via a public portal https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP23B72-PO1
