Police in Wolverhampton are getting tough on nuisance mini-motos by seizing and crushing vehicles that are being used illegally.
Residents in Oxley, Bushbury North, Fallings Park, Bilston, Blakenhall, East Park, Whitmore Reans and Ettingshall, all identified the bikes as being a problem at their last Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meetings, where members of the public can vote on the top three areas of concern for their neighbourhood.
By law, vehicles need to be registered, taxed and insured in order to be used on a public road or in a public place. Police have the power to seize vehicles where the driver does not have the appropriate licence or insurance for the vehicle. Officers can also seize vehicles which are repeatedly being used in a manner which causes alarm, distress or annoyance.
Sergeant Mark Platt from the Oxley neighbourhood police team, said: “The illegal use of mini-motos and other off-road bikes cause a nuisance for local residents and also pose a danger for pedestrians and other road users.
“Wolverhampton police are committed to tackling the problems caused by mini-motos and we will continue to work with local communities to target offenders.
“We are looking to seize and crush mini-motos, or any other vehicle, that is being used illegally or in an anti-social manner. Offenders could also face a fine, prosecution or be disqualified from driving."
If you would like to report a problem with mini-motos in your area, contact Wolverhampton police on 0345 113 5000 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Supporters of Black Country murder suspect Luke Walker have launched an online petition calling for his release as the funeral of his girlfriend Chelsea Hyndman approaches.
More than 1,600 people have signed, with friends who set up the petition aiming to reach 10,000 names. Walker, in jail in Greece charged with murdering Miss Hyndman, is facing a race against time to secure his release so he can attend the funeral of his girlfriend of three years on Tuesday.
POLICE are in Tipton are appealing for witnesses after a 48-year-old man was shot with a pellet gun on Saturday 22 May afternoon, between 3 and 4pm.
The man was sitting on a bench in Sheepwash Park, Sheepwash Lane, Tipton, with his girlfriend, when he received a pellet wound to his leg.
He attended Sandwell Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries.
Police are keen to speak to a group of five boys and two girls, between 18 and 22 years of age, who were seen in the park at the time with two Staffordshire bull terrier dogs.
One of the girls in the group is described as having dyed blonde hair, of a slim build and was pushing a pushchair.
One of the boys is described as Afro-Caribbean, of a slender build and approximately 6ft tall. His hair was plaited in cornrows and he was wearing a bright blue t shirt.
Another of the boys is described as white and about 5 ft 9” tall. He is of a muscular build and has blonde wavy hair.
Anyone with any information to help police with their inquiries is urged to contact Sergeant Dave Rogers or a member of his team on 0345 113 5000 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
You can also report non-emergency crime here and together we can put pressure on decision makers and use the resources we pay for where we want them.
Last Updated on Friday, 28 May 2010 10:35
RESIDENTS, POLICE AND PARTNERS JOIN FORCES FOR DUNSTALL CLEAN-UP DAY
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Friday, 28 May 2010 10:16
RESIDENTS in the Dunstall Hill area of Wolverhampton came together for a day of action yesterday (25 May) to tackle the problem of fly-tipping and litter, with support from their local police team.
Officers from the St Peter’s neighbourhood policing team, along with representatives from the Whitmore Reans Local Neighbourhood Partnership and Wolverhampton Homes, organised a special ‘Dunstall Community Clean-Up Day’.
An open letter was sent to residents in the area inviting them to join in with the initiative.
Pc Ian Wilcox, who organised the day, said: “A lot of people seem to think Dunstall Hill is the ideal location to dump their rubbish illegally or drop litter and we are regularly receiving complaints from residents about the state of the area.
“We are always gathering intelligence and seeking to prosecute offenders, but regardless of the police’s efforts, the mess is still left behind.
“By working alongside the local neighbourhood partnership and Wolverhampton Homes, we have been able to take some positive action to tidy the area up today.
“More importantly, we have sent out a clear message that the residents of Dunstall Hill will not tolerate the use of their community as a dumping ground.”
Members of the public who discover or witness fly-tipping should contact Wolverhampton City Council on 01902 551 155 or speak to their local neighbourhood policing team on 0345 113 5000.
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Police in Wolverhampton are getting tough on nuisance mini-motos by seizing and crushing vehicles that are being used illegally.
RESIDENTS in the Dunstall Hill area of Wolverhampton came together for a day of action yesterday (25 May) to tackle the problem of fly-tipping and litter, with support from their local police team.