Event Brief
Ely rioters sentenced after Ely disorder in Cardiff
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Summary: Five rioters were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court for violence tied to the Ely disorder in 2023.
WHO: Cardiff Crown Court
WHAT: Five defendants were sentenced for violence and disorder linked to the Ely riots, with up to 40% of terms in custody and the rest in the community.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET
WHERE: Cardiff, Wales
WHY: The sentencing followed the defendants' roles in the violence and vandalism during the Ely disorder after the deaths of two teenagers in 2023.
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