The Independent Office for Police Conduct has today published an update on its investigation into the tragic deaths of Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans in Ely in 2023.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Belcher said: “Following the tragic deaths of Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans in Ely in 2023, South Wales Police made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct to ensure the matter received independent scrutiny.
“The force has fully co-operated with the IOPC investigation and provided information and material, including CCTV footage and body-worn video.”
The IOPC investigation has determined that a police van was half a mile away from Snowden Road and on a different road when the collision involving an e-bike took place.
The investigation also concluded that one police officer has a case to answer for gross misconduct over a matter which took place after the collision incident, which will be considered at a misconduct hearing in due course.
The Crown Prosecution Service has previously decided not to bring criminal charges against the officer and the families have exercised their right under the Victims’ Right to Review to challenge this decision.
ACC Belcher added: “We hope that the outcome of the independent investigation and future inquest proceedings will provide answers to the many questions which have been raised about this case.
“Our thoughts, as ever, are with the families and friends of Harvey and Kyrees and all those affected by their deaths.”
