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Six men guilty of rioting in Ely after e-bike deaths

Six men guilty of rioting in Ely after e-bike deaths

Summary

Six men were found guilty of rioting in Ely, Cardiff, in connection with unrest following the deaths of two teenagers in an e-bike crash in May 2023. The jury took over six hours to reach their verdicts, and sentencing is expected at a later date. The incident began after rumors spread that police were following the teenagers at the time of the crash.

Key Facts

  • Six men were found guilty of rioting in Ely, Cardiff, related to a 2023 incident.
  • The riot followed the deaths of two teens, Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans, in an e-bike accident.
  • The court reached the verdicts after six and a quarter hours of jury deliberation.
  • McKenzie Danks was found not guilty of rioting but admitted to assaulting police officers.
  • The accused received bail, with some required to wear electronic tags and stay home during set hours.
  • The incident started after rumors that police were following the teenagers before the crash.
  • Photographic evidence confirmed that police were following the teens shortly before the accident.
  • More than 40 people have been charged in connection with the disorder, with further trials planned.
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