Additional Arrests Made in Investigation of Riots Following E-Bike Crash
Detectives continue to make progress in their investigation into the riots that ensued after the tragic deaths of two teenagers in an e-bike crash.
Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, lost their lives on Snowden Road, Ely, on May 22 while being pursued by a South Wales Police van.
The total number of arrests has now reached 20, comprising 17 males and three females ranging in age from 14 to 36. All individuals have been apprehended on suspicion of riot but have since been released on bail.
Det Ch Supt Ceri Hughes of South Wales Police stated, “During the disturbances, several vehicles were set ablaze, property was damaged, police officers sustained injuries, and residents were left frightened in their own homes.”
As part of the ongoing investigation, over 290 pieces of body-worn camera footage from police officers have been collected, along with numerous hours of videos posted on social media, as well as drone, helicopter, and CCTV footage.
The police force has announced that additional arrests are expected in due course.
The families of the deceased teenagers are receiving support from the police during this challenging time.