Bikers face having their vehicles destroyed following a clampdown on anti social behaviour around Aylesford and Maidstone.

Police are tackling the practice of illegal off-roading in rural areas near Blue Bell Hill, Wouldham and Burham.

At the weekend community support officers issued a number of Section 59 warnings to nuisance riders, under the Road Traffic Act, which mean that if the riders are stopped again and found to be using their vehicles illegally they risk prosecution and their bikes being seized.

PCSO Kim Lidbury said: "We issued 11 of these warnings at the weekend. This means if these people break the law again we will seize their motorbikes and they can be destroyed.

"We are reminding riders that it is strictly forbidden to use off-road bikes on public land such as bridleways and footpaths, public parks and open spaces. This includes the use of vehicles such as quad bikes and mini motos."

She added: "As well as the damage caused to areas of outstanding natural beauty, these are locations frequently used by families, children and horse riders.

"For anyone who may be unsure of the law it is very simple; if you own an off-road bike the only place it can you legally be ridden is on private land, with the permission of the landowner."