No Criminal Charges for Officer Following Deaths of Cardiff Teenagers in E-Bike Crash

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 7th April 2025 at 18:30hrs

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced today that it will not be bringing criminal charges against a South Wales Police officer in connection with the deaths of Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16.

The two teenagers tragically died in an electric bicycle crash in the Ely area of Cardiff on May 22, 2023.

The decision follows a comprehensive investigation into the incident and a review of the evidence. Malcolm McHaffie, Head of the CPS Special Crime Division, stated:

“Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of the two teenagers following their tragic deaths in May 2023.”

He added, “Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to a single allegation of dangerous driving in this case, we have decided that no criminal charges will be brought against a South Wales Police officer. We have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.”

The CPS acknowledged the likely disappointment this decision will bring to the families of Harvey Evans and Kyrees Sullivan. Mr. McHaffie confirmed that the CPS would offer a meeting with the families to explain their reasoning in greater detail.

The decision is now subject to the Victim’s Right of Review (VRR) scheme. This scheme allows victims or their families in certain cases to request a review of a CPS decision not to start or to stop a prosecution.

The deaths of Harvey Evans and Kyrees Sullivan last year sparked significant community reaction and raised questions about the police presence in the area at the time of the incident.

While the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has also been investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, this decision from the CPS focuses specifically on the potential criminal liability of the officer involved.

The families of the teenagers have been informed of the CPS decision and will now have the opportunity to consider their options under the Victim’s Right of Review scheme. The outcome of any potential review remains to be seen.