Teenager jailed for attempting to steal motorbike in 'broad daylight'
It happened back on October 23 - and the incident was widely shared on social media
Last updated 21st Jul 2024
A teenager now faces six months in prison for attempting to steal a motorbike in Bristol - 'in broad daylight' back in October.
The incident was widely shared on social media after it happened in Berkeley Square on October 23, which saw a group of people attempting the theft, whilst is was reported that members of the public were also being threated by the suspects.
The jailed teenager, who can't be named for legal reasons, admitted charges of attempted robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, breach of bail conditions, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance, during a hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (November 22).
The teenager has now been handed a six-month Detention and Training Order.
Magistrates also imposed a 12-month Criminal Behaviour Order, which includes restrictions preventing him from:
- Engaging in any conduct that will cause harassment, alarm or distress
- Being in possession, sitting on, riding, or being a passenger of any motorcycle, moped, electric bike or electric scooter
- Associating with other named individuals
- Being in possession of a balaclava in public
Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator Kelly Parsons said: “We welcome the sentence given out by the court, which included the granting of a full Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
"This order is designed to place restrictive conditions on the defendant, to deter any future offences. Breaching a CBO can result in a further prison sentence.”
Police say they have been carrying out an operation to target crime and anti-social behaviour involving motorbikes, mopeds and e-bicycles, which has led to arrests and a reduction in reported ASB.
More can be found out about this forcewide operation here.
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