Two teenagers charged over terrifying Melbourne motorcycle road rage attack Police have revealed the innocent act that allegedly sparked a violent road rage ambush in Melbourne, as two teens are charged over the incident.
Police have revealed the innocent act that allegedly sparked a violent road rage ambush in Melbourne, as two teens are charged over the incident.
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Police have charged two teenage boys following a vile road rage attack that was sparked by a “near miss”.
Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested the pair on Tuesday night after executing search warrants on two homes in the northern suburbs.
It comes after disturbing footage captured the moment a group of motorcyclists ambushed a the driver of a Hyundai i30 in Melbourne on Sunday.
Disturbing footage has captured the moment a group of motorcyclists ambushed a driver in a violent road rage attack. Picture: Jacqui Felgate / 3AW
Victoria Police alleged the pair were riding in a convoy with around 50 other motorcyclists in Fawkner about 4pm on June 21.
The group then made their way to the Newport area where they were observed speeding, weaving through traffic and cutting off fellow road users.
“Following a near miss with the Hyundai on Greive Parade, the driver of the vehicle came to a stop nearby on Melbourne Rd,” a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.
Footage of the incident showed about a dozen motorcyclists terrorising the driver.
While the driver attempts to flee the scene, the alleged offenders try to break into the vehicle by pulling at door handles and reaching through the back passenger window which was open.
When that fails, a fellow motorcyclist attempts to kick in the driver’s window.
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A man, who doesn’t appear to be with the group, is seen shouting at the motorcyclists in what could have been a bid to stop them.
The car was destroyed as a result, with side mirrors damage and the front bumper of the vehicle completely torn off.
The windscreen was also shattered, with the driver sustaining minor injuries as a result.
A fellow motorcyclist attempts to kick in the driver’s window. Picture: Jacqui Felgate / 3AW
The incident prompted a police investigation, leading to search warrants where detectives found and seized a number of items including allegedly stolen number plates, a stolen Yamaha motorcycle, various clothing items and a helmet.
Consequently, police charged an 18-year-old Meadow Heights man with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, affray, driving in a dangerous manner and unlicensed driving.
He was bailed to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court in December.
A 17-year-old boy was also slapped with similar charges and was bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
“Detectives continue to work to identify the other riders, with additional arrests expected to occur,” the police spokeswoman said.
The video came to light after it was sent to 3AW’s Drive show with Jacqui Felgate.
The radio host described the video as “absolutely frightening”.
“It is one of the worst road rage attacks that I have ever seen,” she said.
A Victoria Police spokeswoman said police were investigating the incident. Picture: Jacqui Felgate / 3AW
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One witness, who was on the way to Melbourne Airport when he witnessed the group riding erratically, said one motorcyclist hit the back of a car with their bike.
“Quite horrifically, they’re coming right up to the window, banging it, giving us the bird, making the ‘you’re dead’ pistol sign (with their hands),” he told 9 News.
Victoria Police is urging anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or CCTV to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report.
