A man has been taken into custody at Bristol Airport in connection with an alleged incident of violent disorder following a football match in Llanrumney which resulted in a man sustaining serious injuries. The 19-year-old individual from Llanrumney was apprehended at Bristol Airport on October 21 and has been brought back to Cardiff for questioning by South Wales Police. Authorities have confirmed that he is currently in police custody, with investigations ongoing.
This development comes after two men were previously charged in relation to the altercation that occurred after a football match at Eastern Leisure Centre in Llanrumney. The confrontation, which involved the alleged use of baseball bats, led to a man, Joel Collins, undergoing surgery for a broken knee. The incident took place following a match between Avenue Hotspur and Llanrumney Athletic in Cardiff on October 12.
Benjamin Dean, 28, from Trowbridge, and Ryan Rees, 22, from Llanrumney, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on October 16 in connection with the violent incident. Dean faces charges of violent disorder and actual bodily harm, while Rees has been charged with violent disorder, driving without insurance, and possession of cannabis.
South Wales Police were called to the scene outside Eastern Leisure Centre following reports of a disturbance shortly after 4 pm. Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation. Individuals can contact South Wales Police through various means, quoting reference 2400340400.
As the investigation continues, the community awaits further updates on the case to ensure justice is served.