Police officer was set on fire during Ely riots, court told
Summary
A court in Cardiff sentenced 30 people for their roles in the Ely riots that happened in May 2023 after two teenagers died in an e-bike crash. The riots involved violence against police officers, including setting one female officer on fire, and many rioters received prison sentences.Key Facts
- The Ely riots occurred after the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan (16) and Harvey Evans (15) in an e-bike crash.
- Around 150 people took part in the riots, which involved violence and vandalism.
- 30 people have been sentenced for their actions during the riots; 26 received prison time, and 4 minors received community orders.
- One defendant prepared petrol bombs, and one was thrown, setting a female police officer on fire.
- Sentences ranged from about 3 years and 8 months to nearly 7 years in custody.
- Some defendants shouted abuse at police and encouraged attacks on the police station.
- Police officers on duty during the riot were praised for working in a dangerous and tense situation.
- Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke noted some sentences were reduced due to early guilty pleas.
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