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Police seize bike and issue warnings to anti-social off-road bikers in Gravesend

17:02, 02 February 2021

updated: 17:05, 02 February 2021

A bike has been seized and warnings issued to off-road bikers who breached coronavirus and anti-social behaviour rules.

Officers from the Gravesham Community Policing Team, helped by PCSOs from west Kent, targeted individuals they suspected were involved in anti-social behaviour.

Warnings have been issued to off-road bikers and a bike has been seized after anti-social behaviour. Stock image
Warnings have been issued to off-road bikers and a bike has been seized after anti-social behaviour. Stock image

Five warnings were given to people seen riding bikes inappropriately at numerous spots including Buckland Road and Wranglers Lane in Luddesdown.

If the drivers are found re-offending within the next year, they risk having their bikes seized.

High visibility policing also deterred more than 20 people on bikes from causing anti-social behaviour in areas including Thong Lane, Durndale Lane and Copthall Road.

Officers also seized an off-road bike in Wranglers Lane after the rider was found to have no licence or insurance.

Four people were also fined £200 each for breaching coronavirus legislation which at the moment says people must stay at home.

Five section 59 warnings were given to people seen riding bikes in an inappropriate manner. Stock image
Five section 59 warnings were given to people seen riding bikes in an inappropriate manner. Stock image

It was all part of a day of enforcement action on Sunday.

Chief Inspector Junior Dann, District Commander for Dartford and Gravesham, said: "We regularly carry out proactive patrols targeting anti-social behaviour and this weekend is an example of this work.

"Only a small minority of people take part in anti-social behaviour, but we understand how their actions can have a disproportionate impact on the wider community.

"Behaving in this manner is unacceptable and we are committed to targeting those who choose to become a nuisance to other people.

"It is really important that anyone affected by anti-social behaviour makes their concerns known to us so we can build an accurate picture on of the issue and target suspects."

You can report concerns by calling 101.

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