New barriers have been installed in a move designed to stop off-road bikers in their tracks after police took out the measures to protect the public walking on pavements in Cotgrave. The move comes after local beat manager PC Kemish worked in partnership with councillors and Nottinghamshire County Council to place a number of barriers in areas where bikers are tearing along walkways illegally.
It follows regular patrols by local officers as well as frequent visits from Nottinghamshire Police's off-road bike team and drone unit to tackle dangerous, anti-social and criminal behaviour with enforcement action being taken. This is the latest part of a cross-agency operation involving Nottinghamshire Police, Rushcliffe Borough Council, Cotgrave Town Council and the County Council - with the number of reported incidents falling sharply following action.
The news was posted on the Rushcliffe South Police: Radcliffe, Bingham, Cotgrave, Leake and Keyworth local policing Facebook page, with the hashtag: #YOUSAIDWEDID. Police released pictures showing gates positioned at the entrance to one alleyway, and another of barriers in position in the middle of an alleyway.
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It reads: "Off-road biking is an enjoyable pastime for those partaking in the correct locations, and a number of motocross tracks are open in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas. Enthusiasts are encouraged to use these sites instead of public roads, pavements or bridlepaths where some are committing offences and endangering members of the public.
"Patrols will continue to target this issue and members of the public are encouraged to keep reporting incidents by calling 101 or 999."
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