Ugly “eshay brawl” disrupts annual Northbridge Fireworks as bus drivers told: do NOT stop.

By ANNA USHER

An annual community fireworks event has descended into chaos after a brawl erupted amongst teenagers – with a 17-year-old injured.

Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested after officers responded to reports of a fight at the annual Northbridge Family Fireworks about 7.30pm on Saturday.

Local officers arrived at the scene and were told a 17-year-old boy had been assaulted; a police spokesperson told Mosman Collective.

The two alleged teen instigators were arrested following a foot pursuit.

A spokesperson said: ‘The older boy is alleged to have resisted arrest, assaulting officers.

‘The 17-year-old was treated for facial injuries and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital.’

Northbridge Rotary hosted the annual community fireworks event, which included rides, family entertainment and live music by local school bands.

Police instructed bus drivers heading into the city not to stop on Sailors Bay Rd to prevent the incident from escalating.

Gates opened at 2.30pm and the brawl broke out after the scheduled fireworks at 7pm.

In footage captured by an onlooker and shared by Mosman Collective, several teenage boys can be seen fighting as parents intervene.

A huge crowd of observers can be seen as the adults attempt to disperse the group.

The two teens arrested were taken to Chatswood Police Station, where the 16-year-old was charged with several offences which included common assault and affray.

He was also charged with behaving in an offensive manner in or near a public place or school, armed with intent to commit an indictable offence, two counts of hindering or resisting a police officer in the execution of duty and assaulting a police officer during public disorder.

The older boy was granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Meanwhile, the younger boy was released pending further investigation.

Police have urged anyone with information to get in touch as investigations into the matter continue.