Wolverhampton officers tackle off-road bike disturbances
Patrols and drones deployed to monitor potential hotspots
As spring approaches, Wolverhampton neighbourhood teams are gearing up to address the disruptions caused by off-road bikers.
Recognising that longer days often see an increase in off-road activity, officers are proactively patrolling areas known for previous disturbances.
Last week, the Bilston neighbourhood team undertook high visibility patrols around Weddell Wynd, engaging with residents and distributing leaflets on how to report nuisance riders and dangerous behaviour.
During these efforts, the police drone unit supported from above, monitoring for issues, with no incidents noted this time.
Sgt Lindsey Ward from the Bilston Neighbourhood Team commented on the initiative: "We're actively working with partners and the community to identify problem areas and tackle offenders. In some cases, illegal bikes will be seized."
She emphasised the impact of such activities, urging residents to report incidents to aid targeted patrols and offender identification.