A number of off-road bikers were spotted riding dangerously in a North East town causing distress to local residents.

On Sunday, August 7, a large group of people carried out anti-social driving in Middlesbrough and Redcar.

A chief inspector said that some actions taken were “completely unacceptable” and caused “distress” to law-abiding citizens.

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Officers have released images of 26-off road bikes and are appealing to the public to help identify the whereabouts of the bikes and those who own them.

On Saturday, August 13, officers carried out early morning warrants in Middlesbrough and Redcar areas.

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A total of 12 males were arrested in connection with the incident and a number of off-road and quad bikes have also been seized.

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Wendy Tinkler, Cleveland Police’s chief inspector from Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Team, said enquiries into the incident were ongoing.

She added: “The actions that took place were completely unacceptable and we want those people who caused distress to law-abiding members of the public by driving in this manner to be held to account for their actions.

“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.

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“I would encourage anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the bikes in the images or those who may be riding off-road bikes or may be storing them to call Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 046059, or pass information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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