Police officer could face misconduct hearing over accuracy of account in e-bike deaths
Summary
A police officer in Cardiff may face a misconduct hearing over reports about an e-bike crash that killed two teenagers, Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans, in May 2023. The investigation found differences in the officer's accounts and concerns about his driving. The crash led to unrest in the area and brought police conduct under scrutiny.Key Facts
- Two teenagers, Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans, died in an e-bike crash in Cardiff in May 2023.
- A police officer driving a van behind them is facing potential misconduct charges.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found the officer's account might have inconsistencies.
- The IOPC says there were no indications of the police vehicle making contact with the bike.
- The officer may have driven outside his level of training and authority.
- The Crown Prosecution Service decided there was not enough evidence for a criminal case.
- The incident led to riots, with 31 police officers injured and over 40 people charged due to the unrest.
- South Wales Police fully cooperated with the IOPC's investigation, which included reviewing CCTV footage.
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