Lucky escape for pair after tree falls on car
for the anti-social behaviour of a minority to bring misery to a majority who can be made to feel vulnerable in their own homes or intimidated when out spending time with their friends and family.”
He explained that if there’s a motorbike suspected of being involved in criminal activity or antisocial behaviour, officers can spray the offender or their bike.
He added: “It’s a resin that’s left which we can use for evidence later.
“So, if the spray is deployed onto an individual and we catch up with them retrospectively, then we can link that particular offence to an incident and we can progress through the evidential chain with it.”
Councillor Nancy Maxwell said she has spoken to countless residents left “frightened” and wants people to inform the council and police “where and when these bikes are being ridden or stored.”
Coun Maxwell, who is the chair of the South Tyneside community safety partnership, added: “These anti-social bikes are real concerns for communities. They not only create a great deal of disturbance, affecting the quality of life for local residents, but they are often driven irresponsibly and at such high speeds, there is a danger that someone will get seriously hurt.
“We are pleased to support the police in funding the trial of this new product, which is already proving effective in other parts of the country in helping to link offenders to specific crimes.
“We also remain committed to keeping South Tyneside as safe place to live, work and visit and continue to work closely with our partners to take action against those responsible for this kind of behaviour, those who have no regard for the law or the safety of others.”
Deputy Leader of Sunderland City Council Councillor Michael Mordey said: “Working with our community safety partners we’ve put this practical solution in place which will help police officers to identify those responsible and their vehicles, so they can face future prosecution for their anti-social behaviour and illegal activities.”
Anyone with any concerns regarding off-road motorbikes or anti-social behaviour are asked to contact police on 101 or speak to an officer on patrol. A MAN and child escaped with minor injuries after a tree fell onto a moving car in Alnwick.
Emergency services including paramedics, police and the fire service were called to Bondgate Without in the town on Wednesday afternoon amid Storm Ali.
The severe weather and strong winds caused a tree to fall in the road and damage a car with a 40-year-old man and young child inside.
Both were taken to the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital in Cramlington by ambulance.
However, both were relatively unscathed with the man treated for a minor shoulder injury and the child treated for bruising.