Police are increasingly cracking down on nuisance bike riders and have called on both riders and parents to help in preventing the escalation of reckless and illegal biking.

Many riders of mini bikes were recently caught at the wrong side of the law and had their bikes confiscated and even crushed.

They are being reminded to ensure they drive safely and within the bounds of the law.

In Warwickshire, for example, police are getting more concerned about the dangers posed by irresponsible bikers to both themselves and the general public.

They have, against this backdrop, confiscated at least 135 motorcycles that were either driven illegally or abandoned.

Commenting on the situation, police sergeant Charles Harrison said some parents were aware that their children were inappropriately riding bikes on the roads and public places.

“They are happy for the bikes to be kept at home and ridden by their children without crash helmets, protective equipments or the appropriate documentation,” he added.

But he advised parents to ponder the risks involved in riding bikes illegally, warning that they could face the wrath of law for riding without bike insurance, a licence and crash helmets in public places.