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Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder
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- Nelli Bird BBC Wales, Cardiff Crown Court Getty Images.
- Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died on May 22, 2023, after their e-bike crashed in the Ely area of Cardiff, sparking hours of violence and vandalism with about 150 people turning up to riot.
- On Wednesday, Ashdon O'Dare, Lee Robinson, Michaela Gonzales, Jordan Bratcher and Tyler Stapleton, were sentenced to serve up to 40% of their terms in custody, with the remainder in the community.
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Nelli Bird BBC Wales, Cardiff Crown Court Getty Images. The first group of rioters have been sentenced for their part in the Ely disorder three years ago Angry scenes broke out in court as five rioters were sentenced for violence in Cardiff three years ago.
Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died on May 22, 2023, after their e-bike crashed in the Ely area of Cardiff, sparking hours of violence and vandalism with about 150 people turning up to riot.
On Wednesday, Ashdon O'Dare, Lee Robinson, Michaela Gonzales, Jordan Bratcher and Tyler Stapleton, were sentenced to serve up to 40% of their terms in custody, with the remainder in the community.
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