Dangerous riding of motorbikes reported in Ferndown and West Parley

Police say they're also investigating the attempted theft of a motorcycle

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 7th Nov 2023

Police are investigating reports of motorbikes causing problems in Ferndown and West Parley.

The group - who were wearing balaclavas - were seen speeding, riding on pavements and weaving in and out of traffic between 2.00 and 3.00pm last Monday afternoon (30th October).

They weren't wearing helmets and the bikes didn't have number plates while they were riding along Christchurch Road, between Bournemouth Airport and Parley Cross.

It's also alleged the group shouted at another motorcyclist and tried to take his bike after blocking his path to stop him.

A further report from 10.30pm the same night, a group that's believed to involve the same teenagers, are believed to have abused at another motorcyclist in New Road in West Parley.

The group followed the motorcyclist at speed as they turned right at Parley Cross into Dudsbury Avenue before they were able to get away from them.

Descriptions of the riders

The group is described as two motorbikes with two riders on each bike.

One of the bikes is believed to be a red Honda CB125F, and the other is described as a moped.

The rider of the red Honda is described as being of large build and both the rider and passenger were dressed all in black.

PC Joshua Gale, of Ferndown police, said:

“The individuals involved in this incident have put other road users at significant risk of harm with their activities.

“We are determined to identify those responsible so that we can deal with them appropriately and I am appealing to any witnesses, or any motorists who may have captured relevant dashcam footage, to please contact us.

“If anyone encounters similar incidents I would urge them to report it to us, if the crime is in progress please dial 999 immediately.”

If you can help with enquiries, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230172647.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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