The sixth day of the sentencing hearing for 30 individuals involved in the Ely riots is set to begin today (Monday, June 15) at Cardiff Crown Court. The court will hear evidence against Mathew Evans, Jordan Bratcher, Cameron Carter, James Chappell, and Zayne Farrugia.
Background of the Case
The hearings are scheduled to continue throughout the week, with each defendant appearing individually before Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke. The judge is expected to deliver sentences for all 30 defendants on Thursday and Friday.
All defendants have either pleaded guilty or been found guilty at trial for their involvement in the violence and vandalism that occurred following the deaths of Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, in Ely, Cardiff, two years ago.
Details of the Violence
During the riots, cars parked on the street were overturned and set on fire. Doors were removed from their hinges and thrown at police officers. Mattresses were ignited, and petrol bombs were thrown, with one police officer being engulfed in flames. Helicopters were deployed to film the events unfolding below.
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