Published 11 months ago

Two teenagers died in crash that sparked rioting in Cardiff

Riot police with dogs were deployed to a serious road crash in Ely, Cardiff, after objects were thrown at officers by people wearing balaclavas and masks.
Two police cars were damaged and at least two cars were set on fire while objects were hurled at police officers with riot shields.
Police urged people to leave the area and avoid speculation, and later tweeted that arrests were being made while officers remained to manage "large scale disorder.

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BBC News

Riot police called out after 'disorder' at crash

Police ask people to stay away from the scene, with some breaking up slabs to throw at officers.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Cardiff riots: car crash rumours on social media triggered disorder, says police chief

South Wales PCC says false reports police pursuit led to crash that killed two teenagers fuelled ‘large-scale disorder’

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Cars set on fire in Cardiff as U.K. police face 'large scale disorder' after road crash

Several dozen youths pelted police with objects and set cars and trash bins ablaze in Cardiff in local unrest that erupted after two teenagers died in a road accident, officials said Tuesday.

11 months ago·Canada

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The Independent

‘Rumours after deaths of two teenagers in crash sparked Cardiff riot’

Scenes being livestreamed on YouTube showed young people throwing fireworks and other missiles at a line of police officers with riot shields.

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Two best friends killed in Cardiff e-scooter tragedy that sparked huge riots

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales said troubled flared after misinformation was spread saying the boys had died as a result of a police chase.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Two teens killed before violence broke out in UK street with cars torched

Alun Michael, the Police and Crime Commissioner in South Wales, said the riots in Ely, Cardiff appear to have started after a fatal crash left two teenagers dead - though the specific reasons are "aren't clear"

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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