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Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Bolton police patrol fields and parks to prevent illegal use of off-road bikes
Police officers have been out patrolling on foot as part of efforts to stop the illegal use of off-road bikes. Yesterday afternoon, (Saturday, July 5), officers set out in areas where the bikes are being used. These include local fields and parks - where warnings are in place to not use the vehicles. Police have warned that any riders found to be using off-road bikes in these areas will have their vehicle seized "without further warning". Warnings are in place forbidding the use of off-road bikes (Image: GMP) A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have been on foot patrol this afternoon/evening in areas where off-road bikes are being used. READ MORE: Cuckooing: Police reveal signs to look out for for crime READ MORE: Driver fled at 90mph when police saw passenger 'performing sex act' READ MORE: Sara Cox speaks fondly about her dad who is still farming now "There are a number of section 59 warning signs at entrances to local fields and parks, pursuant to the Police Reform Act 2002. "Any off-road bikes found being used in these areas will be seized without further warning. "If you have any information about those riding off-road bikes in your area, you can contact the independent charity, CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their website."
BBC News
24-06-2025
- BBC News
Warning off-road bikes could be crushed after Nuneaton drone chase
Warwickshire Police has warned it will not tolerate the use of off-road bikes on public notice comes after the force followed a large group of young boys who had ridden on land near Bermuda Park railway station outside Nuneaton on Sunday. Police used a drone to track the group who made their way "at speed on footpaths" through Griff Hollows and into woodland behind Griff force described the boys' actions as "selfish, immature and dangerous" and said they risked penalty points being added to a future driving licence that would "likely be revoked immediately". "The gloves are off, the choice is yours," the force were "inches away" from detaining the group on Sunday, who did not realise they were been followed with a drone. The police added that the motorcyclists' routes were now known and said action would be taken. "A number of tactics [will be] deployed to stop you, remove you from your bikes, seize them, crush them and you will be given penalty points." The force said it did not believe the bikes were stolen, however it would not allow off-road motorcyclists to continue to put the public at efforts are part of Operation Undertook which is aiming to crack down on the illegal and anti-social use of the motorbikes to reduce "fear and frustration" in communities. The warning comes as the government's Crime and Policing Bill progresses through Parliament with the aim of enhancing police powers to deal with anti-social behaviour. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
