North Yorkshire Police seize off-road pit bike after reports of anti-social riding in Ripon
A pit bike-style off-road motorcycle has been seized by police following reports of anti-social riding in a residential area of Ripon.
Officers from Ripon Response and the town's Neighbourhood Policing Team attended the Gallows Hill area on Tuesday (September 1) after receiving reports of the bike being ridden around the neighbourhood.
Police quickly located the rider and the vehicle before taking action in relation to offences that had been identified.
The bike has since been seized and removed from the streets.
North Yorkshire Police said the illegal use of off-road bikes can cause significant disruption to local communities and create serious safety risks for both riders and members of the public.
A spokesperson said: "The illegal use of these vehicles can cause significant nuisance to local residents and pose a risk to both riders and other members of the public.
"We will continue to act on information provided by the community and take positive action where offences are identified."
The force has thanked members of the public for reporting the incident and says it will continue to target the illegal use of off-road bikes across the district.
Residents who witness similar incidents are encouraged to report them to North Yorkshire Police, as information from the public helps officers identify offenders and take enforcement action.