Off-road bikes spotted reaching speeds 'in excess of 60mph' near children's play area in Chorley

People have been caught reaching speeds 'in excess of 60mph' on off-road bikes near a children's play area in Chorley.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 13th Apr 2022, 19:36 BST
Updated 13th Apr 2022, 19:48 BST
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Police said they had received numerous reports of off-road bikes being used in the Liptrott and Gillibrands estates.

CCTV evidence reportedly showed the bikes travelling at high speeds past the children’s play area near the Liptrott Estate.

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On Wednesday (April 13), officers said they had identified one rider and issued them with a section 59 warning.

The off-road bikes were spotted travelling at high speeds past the children’s play area near the Liptrott Estate. (Credit: Google)The off-road bikes were spotted travelling at high speeds past the children’s play area near the Liptrott Estate. (Credit: Google)
The off-road bikes were spotted travelling at high speeds past the children’s play area near the Liptrott Estate. (Credit: Google)

“This is not only a danger to the children and families using the play area but it is a danger to the riders' themselves,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

“We are urging anyone with any information regarding the riders or the whereabouts of these bikes to contact us on [email protected],”

“Alternatively, if the bikes are being ridden in the vicinity of a play area and likely to cause danger to members of the public, contact us on 101 or in the event of an emergency 999.”