Off-road bikers warned by police in Darenth

The latest reports of anti-social behaviour in the area has led to the group being threatened with having their vehicles seized, and Dartford Police say they will continue to "clamp down" on such behaviour.

Officers were called to Darenth County Park over the weekend after reports of off-road motorcycles being driven in an anti-social manner inside the park across April 10 and 11.

Dartford Police - Off road bikers given warning by Kent Police

Kent Police said the Dartford Community Safety Unit attended the area and found five riders illegally driving dirt bikes and quad bike around inside the public park.

Dartford Police - Off road bikers given warning by Kent Police

They were each issued with Section 59 warning letters which required them to leave the area and warned them that, if they were found using the vehicles in an anti-social manner again, the vehicles would be seized.

Inspector Sarah Rivett of Dartford’s Community Safety Unit said: "We take reports of anti-social behaviour seriously and are aware that often it is a small minority of people who are causing the issue but that their actions and behaviour can have a detrimental impact on a large community.

Dartford Police - Off road bikers given warning by Kent Police

"Our public parks and open spaces are there for all to enjoy in a safe and responsible manner and are not suitable places for off-road motorcycles to frequent. We will continue to clamp down on anyone seen using vehicles in these areas."

A police helicopter was also called to an area near Meopham on Sunday after reports of suspected off-road illegal driving.