ANTI-SOCIAL dirt bike riders have been warned they could be taken off road permanently after officers seized nuisance bikes in Kirklees.

Kirklees police have warned anyone who misuses a motorbike to be prepared to lose it amidst an increase in reports of nuisance and illegal riding at parks and beauty spots.

Officers said they had had been targeting patrols in hotspots, such as the Bradley, Newsom and Ashbrow areas of Huddersfield due to the build up in activity.

One blue off road machine was seized by police after it was identified as being involved in anti social behaviour on Bradley Park Golf Course.

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The riders involved in this incident - all teenage males - have been issued with Section 59 Fixed Penalty Notices.

Sergeant Rebecca Calpin of Kirklees District Police said: “Anti-social off road riding can be both very dangerous for riders and a real source of worry and upset for residents.

“We have seen an increase in reports of this type of really reckless and irresponsible behaviour during the recent period of good weather with a notable increase of unlawful riding at beauty spots such as Bradley Park Golf Course.

“This sort of behaviour is completely unacceptable and anyone who thinks it is fine to behave in this way should expect a visit from officers.

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“I want to thank residents who have been reporting these incident to us and would encourage anyone who sees or has information about illegal off road riding to get in touch. 

“Knowing where the problems are helps us to target our patrols to try and catch these people in the act and take action against them.”

Anyone who has information about anti-social off road riding in their areas in Kirklees can contact their local NPT on 101 or make a report online here.