Bike seized after 'anti-social' behaviour

Wednesday, 25 January 2023 00:00

Wiltshire Police have seized a motorbike after reports from local residents that an off-road bike was ridden across fields near Harnham.

Officers from Salisbury's Neighbourhood Policing team and other specialist officers attended the scene on Saturday afternoon (21st January) and located the person riding the bike.

They were riding the bike on the byway and across farmland without permission and were not wearing any protective equipment.

When the rider saw the police, they dumped the bike and ran away from the scene. Police seized the bike and then conducted a search for the person. They were, however, unable to find the male rider.

Photo: Wiltshire Police

Police are asking us to report any anti-social behaviour in your area via 101 or 999 in an emergency. They said:

"Officers would like to hear from the community regarding anti-social behaviour in your area. ASB can be reported by calling 101 or 999 in an emergency. This can also be reported via our website.

"If you have any information regarding the above incident, please contact us on 101 and quote log number 54230007233."

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