A MAN who made people’s lives a misery by regularly riding a ‘dirt bike’ on roads, footpaths and even residents’ front gardens has been issued with a Community Protection Notice written warning.
It follows numerous reports made to the Pickersleigh and Chase Safer Neighbourhood Police Team of anti-social behaviour which had caused alarm and distress to residents in the Poolbrook area of Malvern which has had a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those living there.
Police said dirt bikes were designed for off-road use and it was illegal to ride them on public roads in a public place.
The Community Protection Warning will remain in place for 12 months at which point it will be reviewed.
Failure to stop the anti-social behaviour could result in the man being issued with a Community Protection Notice.
In the event that a Community Protection Notice is issued any breach is a criminal offence which carries a fine of up to
PCSO Kevin Tudge from the Pickersleigh and Chase Safer Neighbourhood Police Team added: “We would like to thank the many residents who reported this to us, it is only by working together with members of our community in this way that we can help keep Malvern Safe.”
He added anyone who encountered similar issues of anti-social behaviour to call the police on 101 and report it.
