- Published:
- Friday 10 July 2026 at 3:16 pm
North West Metro Regional Crime Squad detectives have charged a third person after a Hyundai i30 was damaged by a group on motorcycles in Melbourne’s western suburbs last month.
Police will allege the trio were riding in convoy with around 50 others along the Tullamarine and Westgate freeways about 4pm on Sunday, 21 June.
It is understood the group made their way to Williamstown where they were allegedly seen driving at speed, weaving through traffic and cutting off motorists.
Following a near miss with the Hyundai on Grieve Parade, the driver of the vehicle came to a stop on Melbourne Road.
Some of the riders allegedly surrounded the vehicle, damaging the side windows and the windscreen.
The driver sustained minor injuries when the windscreen shattered.
Officers have been told some of the riders were allegedly armed with weapons during the incident.
The riders fled the scene prior to police arrival.
This morning, investigators executed a search warrant at an address in Mickleham.
A number of items were seized, including clothing and a distinctive bike helmet.
A 21-year-old Mickleham man was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with:
• reckless conduct endangering serious injury
• affray
• criminal damage
• improper use of motor vehicle (loss of traction)
• enter intersection on red traffic light
• unlicensed driving
• use unregistered motor vehicle on a highway.
He was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 24 August.
On 23 June, detectives arrested and subsequently charged an 18-year-old Meadow Heights man and 17-year-old boy from the Hume area in relation to the incident.
The 18-year-old was charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, affray, drive in a manner dangerous and unlicensed driving.
He was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on 11 December.
The 17-year-old was charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, affray, drive in a manner dangerous and unlicensed driving.
He was bailed to appear before a children’s court at a later date.
Detectives continue to work to identify the other alleged riders, with additional arrests expected to occur.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Katherine McLeod
Media Unit
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