Destruction event

Destruction event

Several bikes and illegal e-scooters seized in Darlington after being linked to anti-social and criminal behaviour have been destroyed as part of a special police operation aimed at making communities safer.

Officers were joined at the crushing operation in Shildon earlier today alongside Darlington Borough Council and Lola McEvoy - MP for Darlington demonstrating the joint commitment to tackling the nuisance, disruption and safety concerns caused by these vehicles.

The latest action saw more than 70 seized bikes crushed following concerns from residents about nuisance vehicles where you live.

Darlington Neighbourhood Inspector, David Littlefair said: “Antisocial and reckless driving brings misery to our community. We are doing everything we can to make our town as safe as possible and for those who are using bikes criminally and antisocially, we will hunt you down relentlessly and ensure those bikes are seized and you face the consequences.”