Off Road Bikes - Buckshaw

Dear Resident,

Off-road bikes seized in Chorley as part of Op Centurion

We have seized two off-road bikes which were being driven in an anti-social manner in Chorley.

Last night, (Wednesday 16th July 2025), We received multiple reports of motorbike nuisance in the Buckshaw Village area.
Officers responded and arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and public order. He has since been release on bail.

We also reported a male for driving without a licence and insurance, issued two s.59 warnings to riders driving in an anti-social manner and issued a ticket to another for allowing his bike to be used by someone without insurance.

Two bikes (pictured) were also seized by our officers.

Sgt Canavan from Chorley’s Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Off-road vehicle nuisance is something that has been raised as an issue by our local communities so it’s great to see that these vehicles have been taken off our streets and are no longer able to cause issues for those living in the area and I want to thank the local community for their continued support.

“We will continue to tackle the issues and concerns raised to us by our residents and I would encourage people to report these sorts of incidents to us so that we can work to address them.”

Op Centurion is a county-wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour, led by Lancashire Constabulary and backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, delivering his Fighting Crime Plan priority of getting tough on anti-social behaviour, with the support of our partners.

Thank you for all your help, Buckshaw residents have been great!
Chorley Neighbourhood