UK: Police are responding to an incident in Ely, Cardiff, Wales, late May 22 following a car accident

Event

Police are responding to an incident in the Ely district in Cardiff, Wales, late May 22. Reports indicate officers responded to a vehicle crash around Snowden Road, which soon escalated to a riot after at least 100 people gathered there. Unruly participants reportedly damaged at least two police vehicles and set fire to objects on the road. Riot police have been deployed, and officials have asked the public to avoid the area.

Snowden Road between Wilson Road and Jackson Road remains closed, and public transport services have been diverted to Cowridge Road West. Disruptions in the area are likely for the coming hours; clashes and other acts of violence between police and protesters cannot be ruled out.

Advice

Avoid the area. Strictly heed instructions from authorities.