Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder
Summary
Five people were sentenced for their roles in violent riots in Ely, Cardiff, following the deaths of two teenagers in a e-bike crash in May 2023. The court experienced disruptions when members of the public shouted abuse at the judge during the sentencing hearing.Key Facts
- Riots occurred after the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, who crashed their e-bike in Ely, Cardiff.
- About 150 people took part in hours of violence and vandalism on May 22, 2023.
- Five rioters—Ashdon O'Dare, Lee Robinson, Michaela Gonzales, Jordan Bratcher, and Tyler Stapleton—received prison sentences ranging from four years and four months to six years and six months.
- O'Dare was identified as an instigator who encouraged the crowd early in the riots.
- Police officers faced aggressive behavior, including being hit by bottles, stones, bricks, and even a petrol bomb.
- Court showed police bodycam footage capturing the escalation of violence and attacks on officers.
- During sentencing, some people in the public gallery shouted abusive language and made offensive gestures toward the judge.
- Police considered the riot one of the worst violent events in Cardiff in decades, with officers fearing for their safety.
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