Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder

Ten of thirty defendants appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday for sentencing regarding riots in the Cardiff suburb of Ely. The disorder, characterised by hours of violence and vandalism, was sparked by the 2023 deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans. During the proceedings, the first group of rioters were jailed amid emotional scenes, which included abuse being hurled at the judge as the court delivered its remarks on the defendants' actions.