Three Men Admit Rioting After Cardiff Teen Deaths, 31 Police Injured

Three men from Ely, Cardiff, Callum O'Sullivan, Jordan Webster, and Jayden Westcott, have pleaded guilty to rioting following violent unrest sparked by the deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans in an e-bike crash in May 2023. The crash, which occurred shortly after CCTV showed a police van following the boys, led to hours of disorder involving around 150 people, with cars set on fire, property vandalized, and 31 police officers injured. The men changed their pleas at Cardiff Crown Court and were granted bail ahead of sentencing scheduled for December 22, 2025. Meanwhile, seven other defendants have appeared for a pre-trial review, with trials split into three phases due to the number of accused; the first trial is set for September 22, 2025. Investigations continue into the police's actions before the crash, including misconduct notices issued to officers involved, though no criminal charges have been brought against them. The cases reflect ongoing community tensions and scrutiny of law enforcement following the tragic incident.