A group of more than 20 teenage cyclists has reportedly been gathering near West Coast Park almost every night, causing noise disturbances and raising safety concerns among nearby residents.
The teenagers were allegedly seen shouting, using vulgarities and congregating around a car park entrance and nearby traffic junction until the early hours of the morning.
According to Shin Min Daily News, residents living at Seahill condominium have been affected by the repeated gatherings, with some saying the noise could be heard even from higher floors of the residential development.
Police Arrive But Teenagers Allegedly Remain Defiant
A 40-year-old resident identified as Bryan, who moved into the condominium in August 2026, told Shin Min that he frequently hears the group making noise at night.
He recalled an incident last Friday when he was hosting friends at his home. After looking out of his window, he spotted more than 20 teenagers gathered near the entrance of a nearby car park, with some standing around a traffic light.
Bryan estimated that the teenagers were no older than 20 years old.
His colleague, a 36-year-old man surnamed Mo, also described the disturbance as particularly loud.
According to Mo, the group would occasionally shout and use vulgarities, with their voices clearly audible from the residential building.
The situation reportedly escalated when three police vehicles arrived at the scene that evening.
Rather than dispersing quietly, the teenagers allegedly appeared unfazed by the police presence. At one point, someone from the group reportedly played the sound of police sirens through a mobile phone, seemingly mocking the officers.
Residents Raise Concerns Over Dangerous Cycling
Apart from the noise, residents also raised concerns about the teenagers’ cycling behaviour.
Mo pointed out that some of the teenagers were riding without helmets, while others were travelling in large groups that occupied two to three lanes of the road.
The group was also allegedly seen running red lights, forcing motorists to manoeuvre their vehicles to avoid them.
Some teenagers were reportedly riding personal mobility scooters (PMDs), with others allegedly speeding along the roads.
The incidents have raised concerns over both public safety and the inconvenience caused to residents living near the park.
With the gatherings reportedly taking place almost nightly, residents may be hoping for further action to address the recurring disturbances and prevent potentially dangerous behaviour on the roads.
The accounts of the incidents were reported by Shin Min Daily News based on interviews with residents.
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