South Wales Police issue first update on investigation into Ely riot.
The police force announced 9 arrests have already been made.
Last updated 25th May 2023
South Wales Police have released a statement giving an update into their investigations into the riot in Ely on the 22d of May.
The riot started after two boys, Harvey Evans ad Kyrees Sullivan, died in a traffic collision on Snowdon Road. Speculation over police involvement in the crash led to rioting in the area on the same evening.
Rocks and fireworks were aimed at police, and several cars were set on fire during the destruction.
In a statement, South Wales Confirmed that nine people have already been arrested, with 5 being arrested in the early hours of Thursday (25th).
4 men aged 29, 18, 17 and 16 from Ely and one man aged 21 from Tremorfa remain in custody on suspicion of riot.
Two 15-year-old boys from Ely and Llanrumny a 16-year-old girl from Roath and a 16-year-old boy from Ely were arrested on the night of the riot. They have all been released on bail.
In a statement commenting on the investigation, a South Wales Police spokesperson said:
'As part of the investigation so far, over 180 pieces of body worn footage from police officers at the scene has been recovered and officers are going through hundreds of hours of public CCTV and videos posted on social media.
'We are still appealing for witnesses, information, and footage from mobile phones. CCTV and social media.
'We are extremely grateful for the support from the community so far and urge anyone with information to contact us.
'South Wales Police has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to ensure the matter receives independent scrutiny'.