There men caught on CCTV performing "wheelies" on their motorbikes in Lodge Road, Staplehurst, risk losing their machines.

They were interviewed by police from the Rural Task Force who issued them with Section 39 warnings, which means that if they repeat the offence their machines will be confiscated and destroyed.

Sgt Darren Walshaw of the task force said: "The team have dealt with a wide variety of incidents in the last month and been involved in a number of operations aimed at improving the quality of life for residents.

"We have seen a number of thefts from farms where machinery and vehicles have been stolen. On some occasions we have managed to locate and return the stolen property and my officers are continuing to investigate and gather intelligence around these incidents."

The team also worked with local authorities to issue fines to a number of people caught fly-tipping in Maidstone, Swale and Dover.

Officers have also seized 18 vehicles and issued 14 notices for traffic offences.

A man in Ramsgate who shot dead a heron, which is a protected species, had his weapon seized and may yet face prosecution.

Sgt Walshaw said: "Often residents in rural communities can feel isolated and at times fearful, when they are targeted.

"We remain committed to bringing neighbourhoods together providing a visible and reassuring police presence in harder-to-reach areas in Kent."

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