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Boys 'doing wheelies' over graves chased by police
Two scrambler bikes have been confiscated after two boys were caught riding "erratically" over graves in a Liverpool cemetery.
At approximately 7.20pm on Monday, August 12, officers received reports that two youngsters were seen riding scrambler bikes and "doing wheelies" over graves in Springwood Cemetery before speeding off onto Hillfoot Road.
Police said the suspects continued "riding erratically" on pavements along Gateacre Park Drive towards Bentham Drive in Childwall, then onto Deysbrook Lane in West Derby and the woods in Croxteth Country Park.
After a police pursuit, the two boys fled the area on foot, but were ultimately apprehended by police dog Zara.
The bikes were then confiscated by officers, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Two boys, aged 14, from West Derby and Allerton, were detained and returned home to their parents. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
Neighbourhood Inspector Michelle Ingram said: "Both riders were not wearing helmets, so they had put their own lives in danger. They also had no consideration for public safety with their erratic riding and mounting the pavements.
"They also disrespected those buried in the cemetery, and their loved ones, by riding in an anti-social manner, which would have been very upsetting for anyone attending the cemetery and witnessing their yobbish behaviour.
"The Safer Streets campaign is aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour and other crimes during the summer months. We have officers from various teams on patrol to conduct stop searches, seize scrambler and illegal electric bikes, search warrants, quad bike patrols, and roadside drink and carry out drug tests.
"If you are experiencing anti-social behaviour or aware of criminal activity in your community then please let us know so we can address it.
