Police officers are cracking down on people riding off road bikes in the Hucknall area

The police have had several reports of people riding off road bikes on the Rolls Royce estate in Hucknall.

A post on the Ashfield Police: Hucknall, Jacksdale, Selston, Underwood and area Facebook page said: “Due to reports we have received, our Off Road Bike team have been out and about on the back of the Rolls Royce estate in Hucknall to look out for anyone riding their own Off Road Bike's.

“Your local Beat Team have also been conducting foot patrol around the same area.

“We have been listening and we are doing our best to make this area a safer place for people to be able to walk with their families and be able to enjoy it during this already challenging time.”

Many residents also commented on the post to let the police know about other places they have seen off road bikers as well as thanking the officers for their hard work on trying to combat the issue, particularly during this lockdown period.

Kristian Bennett said: “Saw the three officers on their bikes riding round Rolls Royce and in to Bulwell Hall Park while we were out on our daily exercise/walk.

“Great to see a police presence deterring those who think they’re above the law.”

Mark Bhalay said: “Fantastic to see positive steps behind taken.

“Thank you for continuing to safeguard us during these tough times.”

Rita Hodgman said: “I think some of them are out of control.

“It’s not just the Ranges but the cycle paths off Waterloo Road and Bishops Way, often without helmets, bonkers.”

Residents are also reminded that during the coronavirus lockdown they are only to leave the house for a limited number of reasons.

These are shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible, one form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle, alone or with members of your household and only in the area where you live, any medical need, including to donate blood, avoid or escape risk of injury or harm, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person and travelling for work purposes, but only where you cannot work from home.

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