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Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 11:40 GMT 12:40 UK
Police target anti-social bikers
Five motorbikes have been seized and two people have been summonsed to appear in court in a police crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Eight neighbourhood officers spent three days patrolling Reading in Berkshire to catch people riding motorbikes in an anti-social manner.

Six people were also given warnings and could see their bikes seized if they offend again in the next 12 months.

Police said bike owners face a £126 fee to reclaim their vehicles.

If the vehicle is not collected within 21 days police could dispose of it.

The motorbikes were seized in Tilehurst, Caversham and Southcote between 9 and 11 April.

Sgt Darren Brown said: "Many people think it is legal to ride these bikes off-road but it is actually illegal if the riders are trespassing, do not have insurance, a license and the correct safety equipment."


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