Public urged to report illegal off-road bikers

People are being urged to report the illegal use of off-road motorbikes in Bridlington a bid to curb anti-social behaviour.

Humberside Police said the bikes could be dangerous and cause significant damage to property, as well as impacting local communities.

The force is working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to raise awareness of the issue.

Officers said bikes can only be ridden legally on private land with permission from the landowner, and those riding illegally faced having their bikes seized and crushed.

Sgt Nigel Brignall, from Humberside Police, said: "The illegal use of off-road motorbikes ridden across private farmland can result in thousands of pounds worth of damage to crops, and have a significant impact on farmers, our food industry and wider communities."

He said police, along with partners, were committed to "tackling this pernicious form of anti-social behaviour".

Nigel Brignall, from the council's anti-social behaviour team, urged residents "to report illegal off-road bikes so that action can be taken".

Several other areas have seen similar issues, including County Durham, where a local councillor claimed communities were living in fear.

Archaeologists have also warned about the threat to ancient monuments across the UK due to illegal off-road bikers using them as ramps and racetracks.

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