Off road bike seized and man arrested as police crackdown on Dudley anti-social behaviour

West Midlands Police have seized another off-road bike and arrested a driver as they continue to crack down on illegal off-road bikes and nuisance drivers in the Dudley region. 

The Dudley North Neighbourhood Team joined with the Road Policing Team for an off-road bike operation, targeting motorists breaking the laws on the region's roads.

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Following reports by residents local to the area, the teams were implemented in Sedgley and Dudley, with PCs patrolling on foot, motorbike and in cars on Friday, September 5. 

Officers quickly spotted a pit bike being ridden illegally in the Russells Hall area. 

Catching up with the rider, officers seized the bike and a 17-year-old boy was spoken to. 

In another incident, officers also spotted a suspected disqualified driver on Grange Road, and after stopping the car, the man attempted to run to avoid arrest. 

Following a quick chase, officers detained a 30-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified. 

Sergeant Ross Treacy, of the Dudley North Policing Team, said: "We’re listening to what our local residents have to say and this latest operation is just one way we’re targeting those causing issues in our communities.

“We know that the use of these bikes causes great concern for residents, and this is why my team, the wider Dudley neighbourhood team, and other units throughout the force, such as the Traffic Unit, are determined to help put a stop to those breaking the law.

“On Friday, we successfully seized one bike from a teenager and that now remains in our possession and off our streets.

“We recently held another operation in July and also crushed two bikes only last week that had been seized.

“Our work targeting off-road bikes isn’t finished, and we will continue acting on information received from the public."