Teen has off-road bike seized and sent to crusher after trying to flee police in Derbyshire town

By Tom Hardwick
Published 17th May 2023, 16:25 BST
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A teenager was stopped in a Derbyshire town as he tried to evade police on his off-road bike – which is now headed for the crusher.

On Sunday, May 14, officers from the Heanor Safer Neighbourhood Team and Derbyshire Police Off-Road Bike Team were on patrol to combat anti-social bikers in the town.

In a tweet, the Bike Team said: “Illegal off-road bike makes off from us, then rider doesn't want to hang about. Foot chase with rider, but won't stop the inevitable. Seized – recovery for one and crusher on standby.”

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A Heanor SNT spokesperson said: “We stopped a 15-year-old on a non-road legal bike. He had no licence, no insurance, no helmet, no registration. Now, as a result of this, he has no bike either. He was dealt with for the offences and will have his day in court to explain his actions.

The teen saw his bike seized by officers.The teen saw his bike seized by officers.
The teen saw his bike seized by officers.

“We have also engaged with other bikers throughout the day as we patrolled hotspots in the area giving advice on where they can legally go off road and about bike safety.

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“As the weather gets warmer we ask parents to make sure they know what their children are doing when out and to ensure they know the legalities and dangers of off-road motorbikes.”