BURNLEY: Mini-moto yobs could receive 'ASBOs'

Mini-moto yobs could receive 'ASBOs'

YOBS who are terrorising areas with mini-moto bikes could be hit with anti-social behaviour orders as part of a major crackdown on the problem.

Burnley council has joined forces with the police and housing bossess in a bid to try to stop the problem of illegal off-road bikes, which are making residents' lives a misery in several areas of the town.

Measures the council is prepared to use to tackle the problem include confiscating bikes, implementing anti-social behaviour orders and pursuing driving bans.

They are also appealing for residents to contact them if they have information about who is riding the bikes illegally.

The council's executive member for environment councillor Margaret Lishman said: "We have recently managed to seize several off road bikes working alongside the police, the MAPS team and Burnley Borough Council's Anti-Social Behaviour team as part of a borough wide initiative on removing these illegal and potentially dangerous vehicles.

"Parents and children need to be reminded that there is nowhere in Burnley that they can ride these kinds of bikes legally, and by doing so they could face a severe penalty.

"Not only could the bike be confiscated, they could wind up with an anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) and even a driving ban."

The areas that are causing residents the most discomfort are Barclay Hills, Hargher Clough, Accrington Road, Hillside, and Park Road at Padiham.

Members of the multi-agency project behind the crackdown are urging residents to ring Crimestoppers or the ASB team if they have any information about the people responsible.

Scrambling bikes, quads, motocross and trail bikes, as well as the mini motorbikes all fall into this category, and if anyone knows the names and addresses of the bike owners, and details of the bikes themselves, they are encouraged to step forward.

The ASB team can be contacted directly on (01282) 477125, or alternatively via the Home Office It's Your Call' Hotline on (0845) 605 2222. Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.

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