Thousands of mourners gathered today for the funeral of two teenagers whose tragic deaths sparked a riot in Cardiff. Best friends Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, were laid to rest in a joint service at the Church of the Resurrection on Grand Avenue in Ely. The emotional ceremony began just after 1pm on Thursday.
The funeral procession saw two limousines, four hearses, and eight white Rolls-Royce cars leading the way. A group of motorbikes arranged by the boys' friends also joined the procession. Kyrees and Harvey lost their lives on the evening of Monday, May 22, when they crashed on a Sur-Ron bike. CCTV footage captured them being followed by a police van shortly before the accident.
The tragic incident triggered hours of disorder in the city suburb, including violent clashes with the police and property damage. As the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) investigates the actions of South Wales Police, Cardiff Council took charge of managing the funeral. Around 1,200 people were allowed inside the church, while over 1,000 stood outside in the churchyard and street. The service was broadcast to the crowds through a large screen and sound system.
