Arrest made after day of action against illegal motorbikes and fire-raising

Police have arrested a teenager and traced three others after a day of action against the illegal use of off-road bikes and fire-raising.

On Wednesday, Police Scotland revealed that they had clamped down on the illegal usage of off-road and electric bikes in Sighthill and Niddrie Mains, Edinburgh.

The day of action, which took place on Tuesday, led to the arrest of a 14-year-old male rider, who had his off-road motorbike seized and was subsequently arrested and charged with road traffic offences.

We will continue to use all tools available to us to enforce road traffic laws, keep the public safe and deter those intent on causing damage or annoyance through the use of bikes

Another motorcycle, suspected to be stolen, was also recovered in Calder Drive.

An electric bike was seized in Niddrie Mains Road and further inquiries are to be carried out.

Three teenagers, all aged 15, were traced in relation to a fire-raising and vandalism in a playing field at a high school in the area, with further inquiries taking place.

A car stolen in Kirkcaldy back in September last year was also recovered in the Park Terrace area of Musselburgh.

Detective Sergeant Will Dickson, of Police Scotland’s community investigation unit, said: “We regularly receive complaints from our local communities about anti-social behaviour and the illegal use of vehicles.

“We will continue to use all tools available to us to enforce road traffic laws, keep the public safe and deter those intent on causing damage or annoyance through the use of bikes.

“I would ask anyone who uses an off-road motorbike to use it safely and within the law.”

Anyone with information regarding similar incidents has been asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers may be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.