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Two quad bikes seized and probe goes on into slingshot incident

By Nub News Reporter   5th Oct 2025

One of the seized bikes
One of the seized bikes

POLICE in Thurrock have seized two quad bikes and are continuing to investigate anti-social behaviour involving them

A statement from the force says: "We share the concern felt following incidents of anti-social behaviour linked to the use of quad bikes in the Thurrock district. 

"Our officers have been responding, utilising a number of tactics including the help of the National Police Air Service helicopter. 

"In an incident on Wednesday, 1 October, we received reports of three males on a quad bike firing a slingshot at passing animals and members of the public. 

"This was reported to us in the Bulphan/Orsett area at around 5pm.

"We swiftly attended and carried out a lengthy area search, eventually spotting the quad bike at Orsett Heath playing fields. 

This ariel image shops young people involved in the incident

"A foot chase followed and the quad bike was seized. 

"Enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspects through a number of investigative avenues, including forensic opportunities. 

"Later that evening, a second quad bike was recovered in Tilbury after a woman was seen driving with two young children on board.

"No persons on the quad bike had helmets or protective equipment. 

"The vehicle was seized and the driver dealt with accordingly for driving without insurance."

Sergeant Adam Priest added: "We understand that the anti-social and often dangerous use of quad bikes is having an impact on our neighbourhoods. 

"We know that people who are committing offences are often linked to other offending in the area that causes suffering for residents.

"Whilst we were unable to locate the offenders at the time on this occasion, my team are following up investigations to identify the individuals involved. 

"By locating the quad bikes and taking these off the streets, it does have an impact and assists us with further enquiries."

     

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