Bikie gang brawl distresses pub goers in Mandurah
Twelve men were charged following a violent brawl at Silver Sands Tavern in Mandurah, WA that left several patrons distressed.
The fight broke out in the front bar between members of two rival bike gangs, Mongols and Rebels.
It is alleged some of the bikies were wielding pool cues, billiard balls and bar stools.
Members of the Mongols were already drinking at the pub when Rebels gang members turned up.
WA’s top cop, Police Commissioner Col Blanch questioned the brawlers intelligence and said the riot was “disgraceful behaviour” that spoke to the gang members’ “level of thinking”.
“People should not be fighting in a pub in front of people just trying to enjoy their afternoon,” he said.
“Gang crime immediately started to identify the individuals involved ... I’m pretty sure they’ve all been charged by now.
“The courts will take care of what their views are of that behaviour (which is) totally unacceptable and probably speaks to the level of thinking that exists in that cohort.”
Twelve men were charged with one count of taking part in a riot at the Perth Magistrates Court last Thursday. They were granted bail with a $5000 personal undertaking and an order not to associate with each other after facing.
Members of the gangs charged included Matthew John Aris, 35, Joshua Roger Auguste, 31, Kingi Pukawa Nukumai Barrett, 29, James Patrick Fisher, 29, Andrew Whetu Haenga, 26, Blake Jordan Osman, 30, Gareth James Penney, 33, Tyrone Jay Philp, 28, Kristopher Dean Sheppard, 34, Darren John Trainor, 35, Benjamin Dean Webb, 40, and David John Wilson, 36.
A 41-year-old and a 43-year-old were also charged with fighting in public to cause fear and being armed in a way that may cause fear.
Det-Sen. Sgt Anthony Thompson, of the gang crime squad, called out the violence.
“As demonstrated by the number of people charged and volume of warrants executed this week; we will not tolerate OMCG related violence at any level,” he said.
“We will continue to use the full suite of powers available to us to disrupt the anti-social and violent behaviours associated with OMCGs.
“This is another reminder to the community that OMCGs are not harmless motorcycle clubs — they are violent criminal gangs causing harm and disruption across our country.”
Jonathan Jackson, 23rd January 2024
