A motorbike has been seized, and a ninth man has been arrested as an investigation continues into a gathering at Mayfield last month.
About 1pm on Sunday 14 June 2026, police were called to a park on Ingall Street, Mayfield, following reports of a large gathering of people.
On arrival, police found between 150-200 people had gathered in the park, while a further 30-40 people were riding unregistered trail bikes in parkland and on surrounding streets. Streets were closed nearby, with traffic redirected due to safety concerns.
Police attached to Newcastle City Police District established Operation Horizon to investigate the incident.
During the investigation, eight men were arrested and charged in relation to the incident. All eight remain before the courts.
Following further inquiries, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Wollombi Road, Cessnock, yesterday (Wednesday 22 July 2026).
During the search, police allegedly located and seized items of interest including a motorbike.
A 24-year-old man was arrested and taken to Cessnock Police Station.
He was charged with five offences,
- Riot
- Three or more people use violence cause fear
- Destroy or damage property (greater than $2000 and less than or equal to $5000)
- Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, and
- Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.
He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before Cessnock Local Court on Thursday 3 September 2026.
A total of 26 unregistered motorbikes have been seized under Operation Horizon.
Inquiries into the gathering are continuing.
