ESSEX Police have warned illegal motorcycle and quadbike riders and street racing drivers that they will be out and about across Thurrock this weekend, targeting them.

A statement from the Essex force says: "Antisocial use of a vehicle, such as street racing, street cruising or off-road use is more than a matter of noise pollution – though this can be the most noticeable problem. Find out about the different kinds of vehicle nuisance, their long-term effect on a neighbourhood and what you can do about it.

"Officers will be out this weekend tackling these issues across the Thurrock district.

"If you are seen driving or riding in an anti-social manner, or causing annoyance to the local community, Essex Police has power under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 to seize and remove your vehicle or place a warning on both you and your vehicle which lasts for 12 months.

"This warning would apply to you and any vehicle you drive or ride, as well as your vehicle and anyone who drives or rides it throughout that 12 month period."