Man charged with dangerous driving after scrambler bike chase

At around 4.05pm, officers were called to Sutton Park to reports of scrambler bikes and scooters being ridden dangerously in the area.

After police located the vehicles, a brief pursuit ensued and tactical contact was made with one of the bikes on Waterdale Crescent.

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A reminder that we will not tolerate the use of illegal motorcycles on our roads. The rider of this motorcycle was seen riding in a dangerous manner in the St Helens area and tactical contact was used to protect the public. The rider was arrested and the bike will be destroyed. pic.twitter.com/2JVFwaGl4V

— Roads Policing Unit (@MerPolTraffic) May 5, 2024

Following the incident, police arrested a 21-year-old man who has since been charged with numerous driving offences. The scrambler bike was subsequently destroyed.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson has confirmed that Declan Leyland, 21, of Sherlock Avenue, Haydock has been charged with Dangerous driving; Driving without a licence; Driving without insurance; and failing to stop.

He will appear at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates Court, Derby Square on Tuesday, June 11.

Stolen scooter recovered in #StHelens after a report from member of the public. One less vehicle to be used antisocially in the area but the fight continues! #SyndicateBikes #Seized pic.twitter.com/6qhAAgwYy3

— Roads Policing Unit (@MerPolTraffic) May 6, 2024

With increasing reports of scrambler bikes being ridden dangerously around Sutton and Clock Face, police also located a Jet 14 motorcycle in Millersdale, Clock Face, at around 9.15pm on Monday, 6 April.

The bike was stolen from the Billinge area in April, although there have been no arrests at this stage.

If you have any information about where scrambler bikes are being illegally ridden or stored, you contact police at @MerPolCC on social media or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.