Ten Hell’s Angels members have been charged after a savage street brawl in Findon, West Sussex. The chaos exploded on Findon Road last October during a fierce clash with a rival biker gang.
Violent Mayhem on Findon Road
The violent melee erupted on 8 October 2022, triggering a major police probe. The clash involved serious offences including violent disorder, burglary, theft, and attempts to cause grievous bodily harm.
Detective Inspector Andy Ricks said: “Officers responded to serious incidents involving reports of violent disorder. Following an investigation by CID colleagues, ten men have been charged and have appeared in court in connection with the incidents. Serious violence and disorder has no place in our communities.”
Hell’s Angels Face Multiple Charges
The ten accused, all Hell’s Angels members, appeared at Magistrates’ Court on 9 October. Charges range from violent disorder to drug and weapons possession.
- Gerald Abraham, 61 (Wolverley) – burglary, theft, violent disorder
- Richard Bell, 54 (Stretton) – violent disorder
- Mark Cleavely, 60 (Dudley) – burglary, theft, violent disorder, two counts attempted grievous bodily harm
- Shane Cox, 39 (Quarry Bank) – burglary, theft, violent disorder
- Dean Darby, 41 (Oldbury) – burglary, theft, violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm
- Andrew Evans, 40 (Wolverhampton) – violent disorder
- Justin Hollingworth, 37 (Cleethorpes) – attempted grievous bodily harm, violent disorder
- Matthew Lemm, 45 (Burntwood) – burglary, theft, violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm
- Darren Lloyd, 58 (Didley) – burglary, theft, violent disorder, possession of a bladed article, possession of cocaine
- Conor Passey, 33 (Wolverley) – burglary, theft, violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm
Facing Crown Court Next
All ten have been released on bail but must return to Crown Court on 6 November. This biker gang showdown is far from over.
