Weeks of Action to Target OffRoad Bikers across Cleveland Police are carrying out weeks of action a - Thursday 28 June 2018

By Hartlepool Alert

Weeks of Action to Target OffRoad Bikers across Cleveland Police are carrying out weeks of action across Cleveland targeting nuisance offroad bikers who cause misery in communities. Officers from neighbourhood teams and the motorcycle section will give additional focus to offroad biking as part of Operation Endurance, which sees a multiagency approach to tackling the issue alongside partners from Cleveland Fire Brigade, local authorities and housing providers across Cleveland. The weeks of action will take place in Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool, Stockton and Middlesbrough throughout July and August. Police will look to seize vehicles as well as issue warnings and prosecute where appropriate. Working together with local authorities and local housing providers means that offenders could risk losing their tenancies. Officers will also speak to pupils in local schools regarding the dangers of offroad biking. Chief Inspector Emily Harrison, who leads Operation Endurance, said This operation shows those who use illegal bikes and pose a danger to our communities that their behaviour will not be tolerated. Whilst we carry out Operation Endurance patrols all year round, the coming weeks during schools holidays will see an additional focus on offroad biking and working closely with local communities we will be able to gather intelligence, seize vehicles, identify offenders and help prevent those people from reoffending. Offroad bikes are usually untaxed and unsafe and those committing offences dont usually have a licence or insurance. There are of course some people who do not flout the rules and ride their bikes legally, however, some still ignore the law. We would appeal for anyone who may have information about people who are using offroad bikes illegally, or where they are storing them, to get in touch so that we can take the appropriate action. Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said I welcome any operations that support taking appropriate action against offroad bikers. I often hear concerns by members of the public and local council members about nuisance bikers, and would always encourage anyone who may have information on who these people are to contact police. Anyone with information can contact the nonemergency number 101, contact their local neighbourhood team or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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