Extra police patrols to crack down on off road bikes in Forest of Dean
Nine incidents were reported to police over last weekend.
Police in the Forest of Dean are investigating reports of off road bikes being ridden illegally and causing damage in local woodland.
9 incidents were reported to Gloucestershire Police over last weekend (Friday 3rd January and Sunday 5th January) in Lydney, Coleford, Cinderford and Broadwell.
The force says the off-road bikers have caused damage to woodland and have also been spotted pulling wheelies and running red lights.
Officers are asking anyone who knows who the riders are or witnessed their behaviour to get in contact.
Extra police patrols will be carried out over the next few weeks.
PC Dave Tamlin, from Forest of Dean Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Behaviour of this type is known to impact many people, from those living in the area to tourists.
"We continue to ask members of the public to help us by reporting incidents and, if possible, supplying photographic or video evidence.
“Neighbourhood officers will be conducting patrols of the area in an attempt to prevent further anti-social behaviour.”