Clothing stunt turns into 'riot' as crowd clashes with police (opens original article in a new tab)

A clothing company's merchandise giveaway event in Newcastle escalated into a riot involving dirt bike riders, leading to public safety concerns, park damage, and police intervention.

• A clothing company stunt involving 40 dirt bike riders turned into a riot at Dangar Park in Mayfield
• Residents and police condemned the event, which involved damaging a park, running over pedestrians, and scuffles with police
• Police shut down streets, damaged vehicles, and arrested a woman, while the council plans to seek damages from the event organizer