Police have seized several vehicles and made multiple arrests after a large group of people on off-road bikes were riding dangerously in Cleveland last Sunday (August 7).
There were multiple reports last weekend of off-road bikers riding bikes and quads anti-socially in Middlesbrough and Redcar, driving over pavements, pulling wheelies, and flouting road laws.
Since the incidents, Cleveland Police haven been gathering intelligence and information to identify those believed to be involved and hold them to account.
Today (Saturday, August 13) officers from Neighbourhood Police Teams and the Operational Support Unit carried out early morning warrants in the Middlesbrough and Redcar areas for those identified suspects.
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There have been multiple arrests, and off-road and quad bikes seized.
Cleveland Police’s Chief Inspector Wendy Tinkler from Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Team said: “The actions we saw last week were completely unacceptable and won’t be tolerated in Cleveland.
“A team of dedicated officers has been working to identify offenders from the intelligence and CCTV footage from evidence gathered at the scene last week. This has led to ten males aged from 16 to 42 being arrested and the seizure of ten bikes and quads.
“We hope that today’s action stands as a warning to others; if you cause distress to law-abiding members of the public by driving in this manner on our roads, we will do everything within our power to bring you to justice.
“We are also working closely with the local authority and housing associations, as those storing illegal off-road bikes may find themselves in breach of tenancy agreements.
“This work is ongoing, and further arrests and the seizure of vehicles will continue."
Anyone with any information about the riders shold contact Cleveland Police on 101.
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