Police to continue anti-motorcycle nuisance scheme

Signs have been erected displaying QR codes which show where people can legally ride motorcycles

A "successful" scheme to combat motorcycle nuisance in the Kings Heath area of Northampton will continue, police said.

Northamptonshire Police said there had been a "significant reduction" in complaints as a result of regular patrols and community engagement over the issue.

Signs have also been erected warning against the behaviour and display a QR code which tells people where they can legally ride motorcycles.

PCSO Andy Emberton from Northamptonshire Police, said: “The Kings Heath community deserve a safe environment, and we will continue, as a neighbourhood policing team, to support that basic right."

He said: "Motorcycle nuisance concerns was one of the key issues raised at the new Kings Heath residents’ meetings and I hope this reassures people that we have listened, understood, and acted."

The signage was funded by the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Supporting Communities Fund and Conservative-controlled West Northamptonshire Council.

Northamptonshire's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Danielle Stone, said: "Tackling anti-social behaviour is an issue that really matters to people and tackling it is a top priority. I am glad that funding from my office has been used to help combat it in Kings Heath.

"Anti-social behaviour needs to be tackled in partnership, which is why it is good to see both Northamptonshire Police and West Northamptonshire Council come together and work collaboratively to tackle the issue."