Off-road bikes seized as police in Batley begin campaign to tackle nuisance

It aims to eradicate the use on these vehicles the roads and to prevent any danger to other road users.

The campaign, which began on Monday, is in direct response to concerns raised by the local community.

In the first two days of the operation, officers have seized two bikes, reported three people for summons at court and issued five warnings.

And patrols will continue in Batley and Birstall, including the Fieldhead Estate, until the end of the month.

Sergeant Chris Field, of Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Nuisance bikes can cause distress and anti-social behaviour with noise nuisance as well as a danger to the public and their riders.

"Warnings will be issued to anyone seen riding a bike in an anti-social manner, using an off-road bike on the road or causing a danger to other road users. My officers will be using their full scope of powers and will seize these bikes as appropriate which often leads to these being crushed and disposed of.