Despite reports, officers did not witness any anti-social behaviour
Police on patrol in Lechlade(Image: Cotswolds neighbourhood policing team )
Police have been patrolling a pretty Cotswolds town after residents reported anti-social behaviour involving off-road bikes.
Cotswolds neighbourhood policing team said they were alerted to the issue in Lechlade and carried out high visibility patrols in the market town to try and find those responsible.
PC Weston and PC Robinson patrolled the area of the river which residents have reported most of the incidents, but did not find any off-road bikers.
In a Facebook post, the team said: “Following reports of anti-social behaviour involving the riding of off-road bikes in and around the Lechlade area recently, PC Weston and PC Robinson have been out in the area this afternoon conducting high visibility patrols to try and locate those responsible.
Police on patrol in Lechlade(Image: Cotswolds neighbourhood policing team )
“Officers have spent time patrolling the area of the river where most reports have been linked, as well as spending time through the town.
“During our time on patrol we can report that no off road bikes were seen or heard, however there was lots of good engagement with members of the public who were pleased we were in the area addressing their concerns and who we spoke to about the issues.
“If you have any concerns or issues in the area and you want to discuss them with us, please contact us via 101 or via our website.”
The Gloucestershire Police website shows that Fairford and Lechlade had one report of anti-social behaviour in May, and one public order offence.
You can view more information about Fairford and Lechlade here.