Bikes seized after ‘anti-social’ behaviour in Oxfordshire

Thames Valley Police said they confiscated the two bikes in the south of the county after the riders were given “very clear warnings”.

Yesterday (Thursday, April 9), a spokesperson for the Didcot and Wallingford Neighbourhood Team said: “A couple of riders were given very clear warnings earlier in the day about riding their bikes anti‑socially.

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“Unfortunately, they decided to test our patience — and our paperwork skills. Result: Bikes seized under Section 59.

“It’s all fun and games until the recovery truck arrives…”

Bikes were seized after clear warnings by the police (Image: TVP)

The statement from the team was part of a wider update on activity over the past week.

The team informed the public about rural patrols in which they had come across makeshift ‘festival sites’ and enquiries after women said they had been followed by unknown individuals.

The team said: “We’ve been out and about in some of our more secluded areas after reports of youths using them as makeshift “festival sites” — complete with alcohol and smoke… just not the legal kind.

The Didcot and Wallingford police team patrol rural areas (Image: TVP)

“We’ve increased patrols, had some honest chats, and encouraged everyone to enjoy the countryside without turning it into a rave.”

They added: “We’ve been carrying out CCTV enquiries following reports of suspicious activity in the area.

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“On two occasions this weekend females reported being followed by unknown individuals.

“They gave excellent descriptions for us to use in our enquiries and most importantly, got home safe.”

In addition the team reported they had been speaking to groups of young people and had attended a fear for welfare incident, with young women intoxicated in the road.