Two off-road bikes seized in Slough anti-social behaviour crack down
Police seized two off-road bikes in the Slough area on Sunday (28/1), as part of a joint operation with the council to crack down on the anti-social use of motorcycles on local roads and parkland.
Operation Cardiff involved the deployment of 10 police officers from South and East Slough, working alongside PCSOs, park rangers and neighbourhood wardens from Slough Borough Council.
The operation took place in the Langley, Colnbrook and Upton areas of Slough.
Officers seized a yellow Suzuki scrambler bike in Upton Park, and a 16-year old boy was arrested. He was later charged with causing a public nuisance, careless and inconsiderate driving and driving with no licence or insurance, and will appear before Maidenhead Youth Court on 1 February.
In a separate incident, a quad bike was seized in Colnbrook.
PC Andy Fleming of the Slough East neighbourhood policing team said: “I believe the description of a powerful, noisy, yellow scrambler bike will be very familiar to many of the public who have experienced this sort of problem recently.
“We will be planning a repeat of this operation and I would ask the public to continue to report incidents.”
Sergeant Damon Wilson of the Slough neighbourhood policing team said: “I believe this robust approach sends out a defining message to those individuals who choose to ride motor bikes in an anti-social and often dangerous manner, that it will not be tolerated.
“We will continue to listen to the concerns of the community and act decisively in arresting the perpetrators and, where applicable, seizing and crushing their bikes.”
Members of the public are encouraged to report anti-social motorcycling to police by calling 0845 8 505 505, giving as much information as possible about the machine, the location and the person riding it. If you prefer not to speak to police or give your name, please call the Crimestoppers charity in confidence on 0800 555 111.
Thames Valley Police ~ Slough