Officers have issued three seizure warnings in just two days after reports of nuisance bikes in the South Ashford area.

Three people, an eight-year-old boy, a teenage boy, and a 40 year-old man, were all spoken to by police about their behaviour.

Under Section 59 of the Road Traffic Act, if a warning has been issued and that person or vehicle is stopped again for being a nuisance within a one-year period, the vehicle can be seized and impounded by police.

Two seizure warnings were already given to children last month in Ashford and now posters have been put up around the town, including in Ashford Woods, reminding bike owners of their responsibilities.

Inspector Jason Atkinson, of Ashford Community Safety Unit, said: "Whether you are riding a moped, a mini motorbike or a quadbike, you have a duty to ride in a safe, considerate and legal manner.

"Make sure you have the permission of the land owner if you are riding your bike on land you do not own, as you could be inadvertently damaging valuable farmland.

"Have some consideration for other people in the area - it might be used by dog walkers, horse riders, or is a popular area for families to gather.

"Regardless of your age, remember your own safety too, we receive reports that some anti-social riders are not wearing helmets which is concerning and simply not acceptable.

"During the Easter holidays, officers and PCSOs will continue to patrol areas of Ashford where concerns have been reported about nuisance bikes and those found behaving in such a way could lose their bikes."

If you see anti-social riding, contact police, either 101 (999 if a crime is in progress) or via the Kent Police website by visiting kent.police.uk/services/report-online