Police operation tackles off-road biker ASB in Delamere Forest
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In response to concerns about off road biker anti-social behaviour in Delamere Forest, Cheshire Constabulary’s Western Problem Solving Team initiated Operation Scrambler.
On Saturday 1 June officers from the Problem-Solving Team worked in partnership with several other units from the Constabulary to tackle the issue of off-road scrambler bikes and electric bikes being used in an anti-social manner in a public place.
Working with the Forestry Commission and Cheshire West and Chester, the teams from Chester Local Policing Unit, Roads Policing, Drone Unit and Rural Crime patrolled the forest and spoke with visitors.
PC Tom Grant from the Western Area Problem-Solving Team said:
“A local PCSO brought the issue to our attention after speaking with residents.
“We then implemented the joint enforcement operation to tackle the issue head on and ensure that those using illegal bikes are dealt with robustly, helping to make our communities even safer.
“Pleasingly, no major incidents were reported and the response from the public was very positive. We also managed to gain some valuable intelligence to help us target those who break the law even more effectively. We will continue with operations like this to clamp down on this type of behaviour.”
Anyone who sees anti-social behaviour can contact police on 101 or via www.cheshire.police.uk//tell-us or go to Residents Voice