Dirt bike riders cause chaos in East Maitland

A group of dirt bike riders, including some appearing to be teenagers, caused significant disruption near the Green Hills shopping centre in East Maitland on the evening of Thursday, October 22.

Witnesses reported seeing approximately a dozen riders performing wheelies, running red lights, and weaving through traffic on Mitchell Drive. Bystanders described the scene as reckless and chaotic, noting that the riders appeared to be taunting police officers who were present at the scene monitoring the situation.

A witness captured footage of the incident, describing the behavior as a lack of respect for both the police and the public. The footage has been shared with NSW Police and NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley.