Police patrol off-road bike 'hotspots'

Police in Wolverhampton say they are carrying out regular patrols of "hotspot areas" where there is illegal riding of off-road bikes.

Spring's extended daylight hours can see more people "riding off-roaders where they shouldn't be", posing dangers to the public as a result, according to the West Midlands force.

Bilston Neighbourhood Team said police were working to pinpoint when and where there were issues and would trace "those involved" and deal with them.

Last weekend officers were in the area around Weddell Wynd, conducting high-visibility patrols on foot and on bike, speaking to residents and dropping off leaflets which advise on ways to report nuisance riders.

Sgt Lindsey Ward said causing a nuisance with off-road bikes was not acceptable and could not only cause "a great deal of upset and disruption but can also put other people in harm's way.

"In many cases [taking action] will include us seizing bikes which are illegal."

The officer said police were asking the community to report any incidents.

As well as addressing dangerous riding, the force's leaflets also offer ways to report uninsured bikes.

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