Update - arrest over bike path wire incidents

At 6.20am on Friday 10 January, three male cyclists reported wire had been strung across the bike path near the Poznan Path foot bridge.

The riders were travelling south along the bike path when they struck the wire that had been removed from a fence and then tied to a tree across the path.

The trio struck the wire while riding at 35km/h and subsequently came off their bicycles. Two suffered minor injuries while the third was uninjured. Their bicycles were severely damaged.

At 6.45am on Monday 13 January, a female cyclist riding along the bike path between Honeypot Road and Beach Road struck a fence wire that had been strung across the path and tied to a tree.

The woman escaped injury, but extensive damage was caused to her bicycle.

As a result of investigations, Southern District police arrested an 18-year-old man from Noarlunga Downs over the incidents this evening.

He has been charged with four counts of endangering life and refused police bail. He will appear in the Christies Beach Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Anyone with any information that may assist with the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.  You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.