By Action against ‘nuisance bikes’ continues in Grimsby
Police have seized an adapted bicycle today as action against ‘nuisance bikes’ continues in North East Lincolnshire.
The bicycle, which had been modified to include a petrol engine, was spotted being ridden on the East Marsh by youths aged around 11-years-old.
According to reports, residents also spotted the bike being ridden in Cleethorpes.
Adapting a bike in this way means that it’s illegal to ride on a highway.
A statement issued by Humberside Police‘s Operation Yellowfin, a task force dedicated to tackling the issue of anti-social bikes, says the force “remains resolute in efforts to bring motorbike thieves and those who ride motorbikes in an antisocial way to justice.”
Now, in response to ongoing concerns about anti-social drivers and motorcyclists, the force have announced a joint initiative with North East Lincolnshire Council.
Foot and vehicle patrols and been increased, and new signs have been installed at hotspots across the borough.
Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Paul French said: “Working closely alongside the Local Authority and Humber Fire and Rescue we hope to have a huge impact in improving the lives of local residents and disrupting these riders and drivers disruptive behaviour.
“All of the existing measures and this new signage really does demonstrate our commitment, along with our communities, to tackle this type of anti -social behaviour.
“It should also act as a signal to those participating in this kind of activity that we will prosecute anyone found to be driving dangerously and posing a risk to our local communities.
“Humberside Fire and Rescue have been an instrumental part of this activity, the use of a drone in tracking vehicles has led to a number of riders being caught and in one case a rider was tracked all the way to their home address where they were arrested and their motorcycle seized.
“We know how proud some young people are about their motorbikes and cars so we would advise them to be responsible and drive in a safe and legal manner. Otherwise it might be their pride and joy which is seized in this way.
“We would urge the public to continue to give us as much information as they can to assist us in bringing this unacceptable behaviour to a stop.”
You can report anti-social behaviour by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.
