Vigil taking place for teens who died in Ely crash
A vigil is taking place in memory of two teenagers who were killed in an e-bike crash in Cardiff.
The deaths of Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, sparked a riot in the city's Ely suburb but the circumstances behind the accident remain unclear. At least 800 people had gathered on Snowden Road - the scene of the crash - by early evening on Friday.The family asked for police not to be present.Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16, died in a bike crash on MondayA minute's silence was followed by applause and fireworks were also let off.A mostly young crowd of people, many wearing blue and white clothing, began to arrive at 17:45 BST on Friday.
Ahead of the vigil one friend of the family asked people attending it to contain their anger, following violent scenes in the area after the crash on Monday.Earlier in the day, First Minister Mark Drakeford held a meeting with community representatives in Ely at lunchtime on Friday.
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