Enough is Enough: Crackdown on Off-Road Bikers in Hartlepool Gains Momentum...

Cleveland Police this week ramming an illegal offroad ebiker off the roads..

Cleveland Police reportedly given authority to 'take down' illegal offroad bikers using stolen vehicles, as locals demand action....

17th June 2025

Efforts to clamp down on illegal off-road biking in Hartlepool are said to be showing 'real signs of progress', after new powers, technology, and a renewed commitment from local leaders and authorities coming together to tackle the issue head-on.

Its claimed a recent incident in the Rossmere area of Hartlepool last week seen yet another reckless rider causeing disruption in a residential area, but unlike previous occasions where its claimed police were instructed to 'observe from a distance only', police were seemingly quick to act. Backed by new guidance and resources, its claimed officers are now being empowered to pursue offenders, ramming them off the road and remove the bikes from the streets without delay.

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash, who's made tackling this problem a local priority, praised both Cleveland Police's response and the strong support from local councillors such as Labour Councillor Que Bailey-Fleet. “We are going after the off-road bikes,” he said. “With drones, stingers, and new laws that allow for the crushing of seized bikes within 48 hours, we're sending a clear message: enough is enough.”

The Labour MP For Hartlepool has welcomed the new policing strategy

Crucially, its said that ministerial backing has now confirmed police now have the authority to take firm action, including seizing vehicles on the spot without notice. The introduction of drone surveillance and tactical measures such as stinger devices to close the net on those who use Hartlepool’s green spaces and estates as their personal racetracks.

According to Labour MP Brash, the rider involved in the most latest incident has now been caught—an outcome that reflects what appears to be a more proactive and better-equipped policing strategy in the town.

Whilst the problem of off-road biking is far from solved, this recent progress signals a turning point. With elected officials, police, and residents seemingly pulling in the same direction, there is cautious optimism that Hartlepool can begin to reclaim its streets from the scourge of anti-social riding which its claimed often leads to more serious organised crimes being uncovered when those offenders are eventually caught & brought to justice...