Operation Transom was launched last year to provide a partnership approach to tackling the use of off-road motorbikes.

We have been working with the local authority to target riders who damage public green spaces and put the public at risk through their illegal use.

Part of this work has seen increased patrols around hotspot areas and seizing bikes that are used to commit antisocial behaviour in the area.

Councillor David Williams, cabinet member for community safety and resilience at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “Nuisance bikes cause misery for residents across many areas of our city. This kind of behaviour is simply unacceptable, and it will not be tolerated.

“As a council, we have worked closely with Staffordshire Police to put in place measures that enable them to seize vehicles that are being driven in a way that causes, or is likely to cause, alarm, distress or annoyance.

“Our anti-social behaviour team will continue to gather evidence around nuisance bikes and the police have assured me that they will continue to take action when individuals are identified."

To report nuisance bikes in your area, email the council at OperationTransom@stoke.gov.uk or call 01782 233400.

You can also report incidents to us through Live Chat on the Staffordshire Police Website, or by calling 101.