A neighbourhood officer from Bracknell is appealing for the public’s help in putting a stop to anti-social users of mini motos and off-road motorbikes who ride their vehicles on footpaths.
PC Michael Foot, Bracknell Neighbourhood Specialist Officer for Birch Hill and Hanworth, is investigating two incidents that were reported on Sunday evening (18/7).
At about 6pm, a mother was walking with her young children in Evedon, Birch Hill, Bracknell when two motorbikes came towards the family on the footpath and almost collided with them. One of the bikes had two people on it. At 7.43pm, Bracknell police received a call from a resident in Donnybrook, Birch Hill, reporting an orange off-road bike being driven on walkways at the rear of the houses.
Bracknell PC Foot said: “The young mother in the first incident is pregnant. She is fuming about these reckless riders and her children are now having nightmares. I can see the potential for an accident happening soon, especially with schools breaking up for summer any day now, meaning even more people out on footpaths.
“These bike riders are dangerous and don’t care for anyone else. Most of the bikes are unregistered so they don’t have number plates on them.
“If you know who the bike riders are, or where the bikes are kept, I would urge you to call me on 0845 8 505 505 so that I can take action before someone gets seriously injured.”
If you don’t want to speak to police or give your name, you can pass on information anonymously via the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
Thames Valley Police ~ Bracknell