Cardiff Ely Petrol Riots

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The Petrol Riots refer the outbreaks of racial violence that occurred in the Welsh capital of Cardiff in the council suburb of Ely during April 1991. Angry mobs gathered in the streets thowing milk bottles filled with petrol and rotten eggs and launched a series of attacks on local shops and housing. Many of the attacks were conducted against Pakistani inhabitants. Many buildings were ablaze for days and police forces, riot squads and fire services from all across the Vale of Glamorgan were called in the keep the outbreak at bay. The event made the headlines of national UK news for two days running.

source: brief www.southwalespolice.org