NUISANCE youths upsetting the community will not be tolerated in Newton and Earlestown.

That is the message from Newton Police as they step up their efforts to stop the anti-social use of motorbikes, scramblers, quad bikes and scooters.

Officers have seized a number of bikes as part of the clampdown.

And this has been achieved thanks to the watchful eye of the Newton community.

Targeted patrols have been responding to concerns raised by residents across the town and they are asking the public to help them continue this drive by alerting them to any future problems.

Officers were quick to respond to reports of a motorcycle being ridden anti-socially in Sankey Valley Park, Newton, on Tuesday, June 6.

As a result, a 15-year-old youth from Parr had his bike seized.

On Friday, June 9, a 20-year-old man from Newton was cautioned for riding a motorcycle erratically on the Trees Estate without a helmet.

A 37-year-old Newton man was issued with a section 59 warning notice for causing annoyance to residents when riding a motorcycle on fields at the back of Lyme Street on Sunday, June 11.

And on the same day, in response to another complaint, a 17-year-old youth from Haydock was issued with a warning for the continual anti-social use of a mini motorcycle in the area.

If you spot youths causing trouble on bikes in your area, or want to report any anti-social behaviour to Merseyside Police, call the switchboard number 0151 7096010.

ndocking@guardiangrp.co.uk