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Police patrols target off-road bike yobs

Police patrols have been stepped up to deal with ecause of the nuisance caused by off-road bikes in Bentley.

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There have been particular problems around Poplar Avenue with the Bentley and Darlaston North neighbourhood police team continuing to investigate.

Last year there were similar problems in other parts of the borough including Pheasey Park Farm and Bloxwich.

This saw at least 40 mopeds and quad bikes being taken off the road.

Sergeant Leigh Hale, of the neighbourhood policing team, said: "We are still receiving complaints in respect of off-road vehicles.

"We have increased our patrols, particularly around Poplar Avenue, in an attempt to identify those responsible."

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