People in Swale are being urged to report "irresponsible and unlawful" motorbike use to the police.

Swale council said, despite most people staying safe at home during the coronavirus pandemic, police had seen an increase in section 59 warnings being issued as some bikers were "riding dangerously" through parks and green spaces on Sheppey and in Sittingbourne and Faversham.

The authority also said those who were riding irresponsibly risked having their bikes seized by the police.

Cllr Richard Palmer, cabinet member for community at the council, said: "While most youths have been staying safe at home and being a credit to the community, there are unfortunately a minority group that are behaving in a way that is not only unlawful but irresponsible.

"Joyriding in our green spaces is selfish antisocial behaviour that puts people’s lives at risk."

He added: "People who are enjoying their daily exercise do not want to be intimidated or harassed by irresponsible and unlawful motorbike use.

"Police have issued a number of section 59 warnings recently, so if these motorbike users are found riding recklessly again, their vehicle can be seized and impounded.

"The country is banding together to support one another and it's a shame that the reckless few are endangering their own and others' lives.

"I urge anyone who encounters this antisocial behaviour to report them to the police."

To report such behaviour, call police on 101 or fill out an online form here.

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