Motorbike rider arrested in Hartlepool on suspicion of driving and drugs offences

By Pamela Bilalova
Published 7th May 2023, 13:00 BST
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A rider has been arrested and their motorbike was seized by police on Coronation Day.

Officers arrested the rider on suspicion of “numerous” driving offences, as well as theft and drugs offences on Saturday, May 6.

The rider’s “illegal” motorbike was also taken off the roads, in action as part of Operation Endurance.

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Hartlepool Police said: “Another Illegal motorbike taken off the roads of Hartlepool on Saturday 6th May.

The motorbike was seized on Saturday (May 6)./Photo: Hartlepool PoliceThe motorbike was seized on Saturday (May 6)./Photo: Hartlepool Police
The motorbike was seized on Saturday (May 6)./Photo: Hartlepool Police

“Hartlepool Neighbourhood police team seized this one and detained and arrested the rider on suspicion of numerous driving offences , theft and drugs offences.

“If you have any concerns regarding nuisance/illegal bikes in your neighbourhood you can call crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 to report it.”