Bracknell

Police in Bracknell are once again targeting those people who ride mini-motorbikes in an anti-social manner.

Bracknell Officers are reminding the public that the vehicles - also known as monkey bikes - will be seized if seen being ridden illegally.

It follows an incident on Monday (31/7) when police received several reports of three youths on mini-motorbikes at South Hill Park, Birch Hill, and on footpaths in Hanworth, Bracknell.

The youths – a 12-year-old girl, 12-year-old boy and 13-year-old boy – later admitted to using the bikes when spoken to by police.

PC Michael Foot, beat officer for Birch Hill and Hanworth, said: “The children were all warned that, should they use any bike ever again in an anti-social manner, then that bike will be seized.”

He added: “I am concerned that someone might get injured by what people who ride these motorbikes are doing. In the case of children using them, it’s far better that parents get rid of any mini-motorbikes themselves.”

Bracknell Police are reiterating that if mini-motorbikes are used on the highway or in a public place they must be registered with the DVLA, taxed and insured. Riders must be over 16, have a valid driving licence and

Police are also concerned that people are continuing to ride motorbikes around Caesar’s Camp and along the ramblers’ route which runs parallel with the Nine Mile Ride.

PC Foot said: “They are riding at speeds and could injure someone quite easily. They are riding in an anti-social manner.

“I am looking for any information to help track down the people responsible.”

Anyone with information should get in touch with PC Foot via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. Those who do not want to talk to police or leave their name can phone the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

Thames Valley Police ~ Bracknell