In Cardiff, a tragic incident involving the deaths of two teenagers in an e-bike crash led to a police officer driving a van, who had followed the boys, not facing criminal charges. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated that there was insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction in this case.
Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, were best friends who lost their lives in the fatal crash on Snowden Road at around 18:00 BST on 22 May 2023. Following the incident, rumors spread on social media claiming that the boys had been chased by the police before the accident occurred.
After the teenagers’ deaths, a riot erupted in Ely, where cars were set on fire and police faced violent behavior from a group of 100 to 150 individuals. The unrest continued into the early hours, resulting in injuries to 15 officers and property damage.
Despite initial denials from South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael, CCTV footage later revealed that police officers had indeed been following the boys shortly before the crash. The police force referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after analyzing the situation.
In a statement released on Monday, the CPS confirmed that no criminal charges would be brought against the police officer driving the van for dangerous driving. Although recognizing that this decision may disappoint the families of the deceased teenagers, the CPS offered to meet with them to provide a more detailed explanation of their decision
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