Biker did wheelies in front of police safety op

Police say they tracked down the rider's address but no-one has yet been arrested

A biker pulled multiple wheelies in front of a road safety operation in a "ridiculous display of dangerous riding", police have said.

The teenager was riding an off-road dirt bike as he made his way past Cumbria Police officers on Orton Road, Carlisle, on Thursday.

Police, who were in the area as part of the 15-week Operation Colossus, said the rider was not wearing a helmet, drove on the wrong side of the road and was "clearly showing off" as he went past three times.

Officers set up a drone in a bid to follow the biker, and Insp Andy Leather said the "unacceptable and hazardous" behaviour was what they were trying to stop.

He said the rider had seen police and took the opportunity to do wheelies.

"He's been up and down three times, clearly showing off, clearly wanting to get a reaction from us," he said.

Police said they had identified the suspect but no arrests had been made as he was not at home - however, another motorbike was seized from the address.

Cumbria Police are cracking down on anti-social driving

Police said they had received increased reports of speeding and anti-social driving in the Orton Road area.

Officers stopped a total of 20 vehicles following checks carried out on Thursday.

David Allen, Cumbria's police, fire and crime commissioner, said: "Keeping Cumbria's roads safe is a key priority for the constabulary and I.

"Most of us, thankfully, will never be a victim of a serious crime but we are likely to witness or be affected by dangerous and anti-social driving."

He urged the public to contact the force if they saw any dangerous driving or anti-social driving in the area.