TV extra arrested at scene where three pals lay dead for two days after crash
Police at the scene of the tragedy where three childhood friends were killed in a car crash have arrested a man who turned up and had voiced concern over the investigation.
Thomas Taylor, who gave his occupation as a film and TV extra, gave an interview questioning why it had taken so long to find the wrecked vehicle with the young dead and injured still inside.
Police hunting for the five missing friends found their car in the St Mellons area of Cardiff at about midnight on Monday.
The group of friends were last seen at about 2am on Saturday morning, with the search lasting 48 hours.
Rafel Jeanne, 24, from Cardiff, was one of three named in the dead, including Eve Smith, 21 - who appeared in a Sky reality TV show after her sister was killed by a drug driver - and Darcy Ross, 21.
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On Monday, officers in the area where the friends’ car was found arrested Mr Taylor, 47, from the Rumney area of Cardiff, for prevention of breach of the peace, police said.
Darcy Ross was among the dead found in the car (Media Wales)
Rafel Jeanne, the son of a former footballer, was also killedIt is understood he was arrested after being asked to leave the area.
Speaking before he was arrested, Mr Taylor, a film and TV extra, said: “When I heard the reports, I just couldn’t believe it could be possible that a car could come off and no one know they were there. I still don’t understand it.
“It worries me, and I feel for the families because from what I can see from the reports they did have a feeling something was wrong and they were flagging it up. Their instincts were correct.
“I have some fears that perhaps when the reports came they had gone missing people (and) thought, ‘Oh, it’s just a night out’.
Eve Smith was also one of the dead inside the car (Media Wales)“It’s natural they might have disappeared for a bit, but the families’ instincts are right.”
Sophie Russon, 20, and Shane Loughlin, 32, were rushed to hospital with serious injuries. The friends had been pictured together in a Snapchat post on the night out before tragedy struck.
They were understood to have partied in popular bar Muffler in Newport before going to clubbing hotspot Trecco Bay in Porthcawl.
The family of those missing had shared CCTV grabs of the Volkswagen Tiguan they were travelling in on the night of the disappearance.
People lay floral tributes at the scene of the tragedy (PA)Gwent Police confirmed that three of those who were reported missing have been found dead.
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Eve Smith’s family has reportedly confirmed she was one of the victims in the crash, and it comes eight years after her sister Xana Doyle was killed in a car crash by a driver who was drunk and high on cocaine and cannabis.
TA Gwent Police spokeswoman said: “Three of those who were reported missing have been found deceased, two have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Officers are still investigating the tragedy (John Myers)“Specialist officers are supporting the families of those involved and enquiries are ongoing.
“The case has been referred to the IOPC in line with normal procedures.”
An IOPC spokesman said: “We can confirm that Gwent Police have advised us that they are making a referral in connection with this tragic incident and we will carry out an assessment in due course to determine what further action may be required from us.”
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