Cardiff riots: Snowden Road in Ely scene of destruction after crash sparks trouble
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It would appear that there were rumours, and those rumours became rife, of a police chase, which wasn’t the case and I think it illustrates the speed with which rumours can run around with the activity that goes on social media nowadays, and that events can get out of hand.” open image in gallery Riot police turned out in force to deal with trouble On Tuesday morning, police said arrests have been made with more set to follow, adding there will be an enhanced police presence in the area this week. open image in gallery Officers faced what they called a ‘large scale disorder’ Police said the collision “had already occurred when officers arrived”. “When you start to see it in context, it’s emotions that have built up and bottled up and eventually, I think the police just brought too many people or were too visible.” At 8.21pm, South Wales Police tweeted: “There is now a large number of officers working to manage the collision, but also to de-escalate ongoing disorder at the scene. A large police presence remains in the area.” open image in gallery The clean up operation took place after hours of trouble overnight Jane Palmer, the owner of a burnt out Ford Focus on Highmead Road, said she and her family watched from their window as rioters set fire to her car.
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