Radstock Crime Intelligence

There are increasing reports of youths or young people who are driving cars without either licence or not in accordance with their licence.  The cars are in some cases uninsured, untaxed and are not road legal i.e. with no MOT.  They are driving around the area sometimes with several other people who are of a same or similar age.

We are aware youths are either purchasing cars for a low price on facebook or taking parents cars in the middle of the night.

We are encouraging parents to have conversations with their young people around the dangers of this behaviour, and we are asking members of the public to report any suspicious activity, driving or sightings that maybe linked.

The use of mechanically-propelled vehicles, such as E-Scooters or E-Bikes that do not require pedalling, is not permitted on the road or any public spaces including footpaths and bridle ways.

They are covered by the same laws and regulations that cover all motor vehicles. As such if you are caught using such transport you are liable to the same penalties as if you were using a motor vehicle.

Such as fines or penalty points under Road Traffic Regulations including seizure of the transport device.

In recent months, we have received a number of complaints about the use of E Transport in Peasedown St John, Neighbourhood Officers will be speaking to E Transport users to educate and if necessary, enforce current legislation.

The Neighbourhood Policing Team are looking into various reports of ASB in and around Peasedown St John, particularly on Orchard Way. In recent weeks damage has been caused to bus shelters and trees. Also, there have been incidents of doors being knocked on in the very early hours and reports that a group of young males are involved in killing wildlife such as birds and hedgehogs.

The group of young males involved in this behaviour are said to be aged around 14 years.  Although the number of official reports to Police is limited the Neighbourhood Team are aware of several incidents that have not been reported.

We are asking the public to report incidents of criminal damage wildlife crime and ASB to Police either by calling 101 or filling out an online report using the link below.  If you have any information as to the identity of those responsible for any of the incidents described, please contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team

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