A pair of dirt bike riders could have their pride and joy crushed if they are caught riding on land again without the owner's permission.

Police officers from the Maple Cross safer neighbourhood team came across the riders in Claybanks, Denham Way on May 13.

The officers asked the riders if they had permission to drive on the land and they said they did.

However, they did not and the police issued section 59 warning notices against them both.

Section 59 notices are in place to give to people when a vehicle has been used in a way which has caused alarm, annoyance, or distress.

If the riders are caught again within the next 12 months, police have the power to seize and possibly crush their vehicles.

In addition, both riders were also issued with Community Protection Notice Warnings for causing anti-social and disorderly behaviour in the area. One of the riders was also given a warning for possession of cannabis.

This is the second time in a month that section 59 warning notices have been issued to people riding on the land illegally.

PC Christian Gottmann said: “The landowner had previously reported damage to his farm which was having a severe impact on his livelihood.

“Once again, I want to stress that riding bikes across private farm land is illegal and anyone caught doing so will be dealt with accordingly.

“If you see anyone riding anti-socially please contact police. Try and get a good description of the rider and the colour of the helmet, if they are wearing one, and make a note of any registration numbers.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on the non-emergency number 101.