Cheshire Constabulary seizes 29 mini-motos in Runcorn during seven month crackdown

POLICE claim they have made a number of significant “mini-moto” seizures in Runcorn as illegal riders continue to feel the effects of an ongoing operation.

A Cheshire Constabulary spokeswoman said officers seized 29 bikes and issued 30 section 59 warnings to riders during a seven month clampdown on illegal and anti-social mini-moto use in the town.

She said officers have stepped up patrols in problem areas and are “actively targeting” riders suspected of causing a nuisance.

She added that mini-moto riders must be at least 16-years-old, hold the relevant licence and appropriate insurance.

Inspector Derek Lockie, Runcorn Neighbourhood Policing Unit, said: “Mini-motos are a major contributing factor to anti-social behaviour in Runcorn. It is an issue that is clearly a real concern to the local community and officers are working hard to tackle the issue.”