The Latest Breaking News from Alun Michael

Colin Pickthall obituary

Reliable and principled Labour MP who was invaluable as a parliamentary aide to Jack Straw

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22

South Wales Police top officer defends commissioner's claim Ely riots victims weren't chased

The South Wales Police chief constable suggested the crime commissioner had been attempting to defuse tensions in the area at the time

Wales Online · Jul 13, 2023

'I was nearly in tears' - local councillors open up on the aftermath of Ely bike crash

The three Cardiff Council ward members for Ely said the community needs to be involved in what happens next

Wales Online · May 30, 2023

The full transcript from the police press conference on the deaths of two teenagers in Ely

'I know you are not going to get every answer you want today' - Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Bacon

Wales Online · May 24, 2023

Ely riot: Drakeford defends police and crime commissioner’s ‘no chase’ comments

Mark Drakeford suggested Alun Michael was ‘entitled’ to rely on information supplied to him by South Wales Police in the aftermath of a fatal crash.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Family of teenager killed in Cardiff crash appeal for peace after rioting

Harvey Evans and Kyrees Sullivan were killed after their electric bike crashed in the Ely area.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Cardiff police refuse to apologise after saying van was following boys who died

CCTV footage of e-bike puts more pressure on South Wales police who originally said there was no pursuit

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023

Ely riots: Police watchdog to investigate fatal Cardiff crash that left two boys dead

The Independent Office for Police Conduct will probe 'any interaction' between South Wales Police officers and two teenagers that died in a crash

Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023

Police and crime commissioners are supposed to be the voice of the public, not hide from scrutiny

'It is hard to escape the idea that it is a cushy gig for politicians on tail end of their career'

Wales Online · May 24, 2023

Police watchdog to investigate fatal Cardiff crash which sparked rioting

The Independent Office for Police Conduct will probe ‘any interaction’ between South Wales Police officers and Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023