Motorcycle seized in Preston in police crackdown on 'criminal use of such bikes'

An off-road racing motorbike was seized by police in the Walker Lane area of Preston yesterday.

A police spokesman said: "Officers from the Preston Neighbourhood Team have been out specifically targeting criminal use of such bikes in the Ingol and Tanterton areas and will continue to do so over the coming days and weeks."

The Enduro bike that was seized by cops yesterdayplaceholder image
The Enduro bike that was seized by cops yesterday

The patrols form part of Operation Dismount, which began in 2020 to target nuisance motorbikes on streets and parks after a string of complaints.

Anyone with videos or pictures which could help police identify further offenders is asked to email [email protected].

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