Bradley Wilder, 20, who died during Newcastle police chase remembered as ‘well-behaved and respectful’

A young motorbike rider who died while being chased by police has been remembered as a much-loved friend and brother.

Bradley Wilder, 20, was riding his motorbike in Hamilton, Newcastle, when police gave chase due to a missing number plate at about 7.30pm on Saturday.

Wilder crashed several suburbs away in Charlestown and was declared dead at the scene.

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Outpourings of grief and disbelief at his death have flooded in, with friends and family remembering him as a caring and loyal friend who was now a “guardian angel”.

“I didn’t want to hear this today, I pray to God last night for this to be a mistaken identity,” one friend post online.

“It’s been years in-between, you were a special little dude to us. RIP, way too young.”

Another person commented that Wilder’s death was “such a loss, (he) can never be replaced.”

Bradley Wilder was involved in a police chase when he crashed on Saturday evening. Credit: Facebook

Wilder, who worked at a warehouse in Newcastle, often posted videos of himself riding motorbikes on TikTok.

He was remembered as “soft-spoken, well-behaved and respectful” by a family member who spoke to 9NEWS.

Police said a crime scene and critical incident were declared to investigate the circumstances surrounding Wilder’s death in the police chase.

Bradley Wilder posted videos of his motorbike rides on tiktok. Credit: tikok

The investigation will be subject to an independent review by the Professional Standards Command (PSC) with oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

The PSC is a specialist police unit which focuses on enforcing professional standards.

Its primary roles including investigating serious allegations and ensure accountability within the police force.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner, police said.