Off-road bike seized in Lesmahagow anti-social riding crackdown

An off-road motorbike has been seized in Lanarkshire as police continue a crackdown on anti-social riding. <i>(Image: Police Scotland)</i>
An off-road motorbike has been seized in Lanarkshire as police continue a crackdown on anti-social riding. (Image: Police Scotland)
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An off-road motorbike has been seized in Lanarkshire as police continue a crackdown on anti-social riding.

Local officers have been carrying out patrols across the Clydesdale area in response to concerns over the illegal use of quad bikes and off-road motorcycles.

During the operation, a 29-year-old man was charged in connection with road traffic offences in the Lesmahagow area.

Police Scotland Lanarkshire confirmed the off-road bike was also seized.

A report will now be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

In a social media post, Police Scotland Lanarkshire said: "Our local officers have been in and around the Clydesdale area this week, in response to the antisocial and illegal use of quad bikes & off road motorcycles.

"Earlier today a 29 year old male was charged in connection with Road Traffic offences in the Lesmahagow area, and an off road bike was seized.

"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

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