Update – Off‑Road Bike Incident in Baddesley 🚔

Following our earlier post regarding the incident in Baddesley at around 13:15hrs on 21/03/2026, we want to provide the community with a further update.

During the attempt to stop the off‑road bike, one of our officers sustained injuries while trying to apprehend the rider. The officer is receiving support and is expected to recover.

Enquiries remain ongoing to identify the rider involved. The pillion passenger, a 15‑year‑old, has been interviewed. Due to their age, diversionary action will be taken in relation to the possession of cannabis, alongside appropriate safeguarding measures.

📣 Appeal for Information

We are asking residents to check any CCTV, doorbell cameras, or dash‑cam footage that may have captured two youths on an off‑road bike in or around New Street, Baddesley at approximately 13:15hrs on 21/03/2026.

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If you have any footage or information that may assist our investigation, please contact us quoting INC 169 – 21/03/26.

🏍️ Operation Rosepool 

At the time of the incident, officers were carrying out proactive patrols as part of Operation Rosepool, North Warwickshire’s targeted operation to tackle anti‑social and nuisance off‑road bike use. Over the coming weeks, you will see increased patrols, targeted enforcement, and intelligence‑led activity across the district.

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We encourage the public to report nuisance or illegal off‑road bike use wherever it occurs in North Warwickshire. You can report directly to us online, or anonymously via the DobEmIn campaign

🔗 Report via DobEmIn:

https://safeinwarwickshire.com/crime-anti-social.../dob-em

Useful information includes:

• Registrations of any bikes involved (where fitted)

• Make, model, and colour of the bike

• Descriptions of riders or clothing worn

• Registrations of vans, trailers, or other vehicles used to transport off‑road bikes

Your reports help us build intelligence, seize illegal bikes, and keep our communities safe.