Police issue new appeal over dirt-bike riders tearing through Middlesbrough
12 males have been arrested in connection with the incidents in Middlesbrough and Redcar on the 7th of August
Cleveland Police say they have arrested 12 people in connection with anti-social driving across Middlesbrough and Redcar.
On Sunday 7th August a large group of people were seen riding off road bikes in a dangerous manner through both towns - including over roundabouts and the wrong way down roads.
Now police are releasing images of 26 off-road bikes, and are appealing for the public to come forward with information on who those bikes belong to and where they are now.
On Saturday 13th August, officers carried out early morning warrants in the Middlesbrough and Redcar areas. A total of 12 males have now been arrested in connection with the incident and a number of off-road and quad bikes have also been seized.
Cleveland Police’s Chief Inspector Wendy Tinkler from Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Team said:
“Our enquiries relating to the incident involving the large group of people on off-road bikes are continuing and we are still looking to identify some of those involved and find the bikes pictured.
“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.
“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 139025, or pass information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”