Serious disorder Ely, Cardiff: Thirty people sentenced
14:58 19/06/2026Thirty people have been sentenced for their part in serious disorder which happened in the Ely area of Cardiff on Monday, May 22, 2023.
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Thirty people have been sentenced for their part in serious disorder which happened in the Ely area of Cardiff on Monday, May 22, 2023.
South Wales Police is carrying out a review of exhibits to assess whether there is any potential for further forensic investigation.
Kane Evans, 29, was arrested by police in Bristol Airport on January 29, 2026, where he had returned from a holiday in Cyprus.
This takes the total number seized to more than 600 since the summer.
"I just hope now to be able to move on with my life safe in the knowledge that at least for some time he won't be able to attack any other woman.”
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