Two charged following off-road bike operation in Solihull
Police have been out tackling issues caused by nuisance bikers
West Midlands Police have been out tackling issues caused by off-road bikes across Solihull.
Neighbourhood officers from Chelmsley Wood and Smith's Wood teams were joined by an off-road bike team, as well as the Roads Policing Unit, Drones team, and Guardian Taskforce.
The joint operation, which was held last Sunday (1st March), saw the teams tackle the issues of illegal off-road bikes, which cause nuisance and commit crime across the borough.
Following the operation, three bikes were seized, a stolen mini-bus was recovered, three arrests were made, and two knives were seized, along with several bags of cannabis.
Two of those arrested were charged and remanded to court with possession of offensive weapon in a public place.
Inspector Jenny Willetts, from Solihull Police, said:
"We continue to listen to what our local residents have to say and this latest operation is just one way we’re targeting those causing issues in our communities.
"Over the last 12 months our teams have regularly carried out operations like this, seizing bikes and helping protect the public.
"The bikes are ridden illegally and in an anti-social way on footpaths and across open spaces, causing a serious safety risk.
"Our operations and patrols are carried out based on information we receive from the public about where and when this kind of behaviour happens.
“Our work targeting off-road bikes isn’t finished, and we will continue acting on information received from the public.”
If you see something suspicious in your area get in touch with us by calling 101, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to stay anonymous.