Nuisance bikers have been targeted in a police crackdown.
Officers mounted the campaign in Newsome, following a number of complaints from local residents.
Officers from Kirklees Bike Team visited a number of areas in Newsome which are known to be ‘hot spots’ for anti social bike activity.
The problem was raised by residents and has resulted in a new barrier being installed at Newsome High School to prevent access to a patch of land which has been used frequently by bikers.
Other related issues include the bikes being driven dangerously on footpaths.
Now police have warned that those caught carrying out such offences face tough penalties including fines, penalty points and ultimately having the bike crushed.
During the day of action, the bike team spoke to residents to advise them how to report offenders and the action they can expect from police.
Insp Jon Dunkerley said: “We have worked with partners on the issue of nuisance bikes and this has secured a new barrier at Newsome High School in order to address this issue on that particular piece of land.
“It is now our intention to target those causing annoyance to residents by seizing bikes where appropriate and if people persist in manner that causes such harassment putting them before the courts if appropriate.
And the event was also supported by a patrol team who rolled out a new ANPR camera for the first time. The equipment is used to check on cars which could be linked to crimes.
Inspr Dunkerley added: “ANPR cameras are fantastic as they give live information scanning registration plates so that officers on patrol know when vehicles have markers on them for whole host of reasons from being stolen through to drugs intelligence.”
Huddersfield police run an event in every ward each month to tackle a particular issue the community may be facing.
If anyone has information about any crime please phone crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 or police non-emergency on 101.
