Boy has motorcycle seized

A thirteen-year-old boy who has been riding a motorcycle and causing a nuisance to neighbours has had his motorcycle seized.

During the past fortnight, police have received numerous reports from the public about a nuisance motorcycle being ridden around the Avenues, Waterside Farm Sports Centre and Winter Gardens areas.

As officers went to speak with to the rider about his behaviour, he was seen riding his motorbike without a safety helmet. He failed to stop for officers at the time and rode off.

Through information received from local residents, police were able to identify the 13-year-old rider and officers later attended the youth’s home address where the motorcycle was seized and the rider was reported for traffic offences.

 We would like to thank the public for their assistance and encourage them to continue to call the police whenever they see a motorcycle being used illegally.
Pc Paul Ross

Canvey neighbourhood policing team are dealing with people using motorbikes anti-socially as a priority.

Local neighbourhood specialist officer, Pc Paul Ross, said: "All offenders will be dealt with to the full extent of the law, which includes a court appearance and their vehicles being seized in certain circumstances. We would like to thank the public for their assistance and encourage them to continue to call the police whenever they see a motorcycle being used illegally.”