Matsuyama, Dec 02 (News On Japan) –
A gaggle of motorbikes roaring by way of the streets of Matsuyama late at evening was witnessed in June 2025, as riders ignored police warnings and sped erratically by way of town, weaving throughout lanes and scary officers by taking off their shirts and swinging their jackets whereas persevering with to journey by way of purple lights in a show that put each themselves and close by pedestrians in danger.
Police say seven motorbikes had been concerned, with the group finally driving with out slowing into the Ōkaidō purchasing arcade, an space usually crowded with pedestrians and designated as a pedestrian-only zone. Footage taken on the time exhibits startled passersby stepping again in worry because the bikes tore by way of the arcade at pace.
Police arrested ten youngsters by June 1st on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act. The youths, aged between 15 and 17 on the time, are believed to be acquaintances who gathered for the journey. Of the seven who had been working motorbikes, 4 had been reportedly driving and not using a licence.
A close-by store worker mentioned harmful behaviour of this type sometimes happens when the world is busy and urged the riders to cease such reckless acts.
Source: FNN