Dangerous motorcycle riding in Basingstoke

Police say they're taking reports 'extremely seriously'

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 13th Jun 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a number of recent reports of dangerous motorcycle riding in the Popley area of Basingstoke.

They say they've received reports that motorbikes have been ridden in an anti-social manner, with people riding on pavements and footpaths at a number of locations in the past week.

Some of the reported locations include Carpenters Down, Shakespeare Road, Mallory Road, Pershore Road and Melrose Walk.

A spokesperson said:

"We would like to reassure the local community that officers are taking these reports extremely seriously and have launched an investigation.

"Officers will be patrolling the local area and would like to ask the public to get in touch if they have any information which may help our enquiries. "

If you have any information, contact the Police using 101, quoting the reference number 44240246295.

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