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ITV News
27-04-2025
- ITV News
Dorset Police trial smartspray to tag anti-social bike riders
Dorset Police is trialling a new forensic spray to tag and identify anti-social cyclists and e-bike users. Neighbourhood policing teams in Bournemouth North and Poole are using a traceable water-based solution, which glows bright yellow under UV light. Called SmartTag, it's being trialled in response to a large rise in reported offences involving bikes and e-vehicles, including motorbikes, e-bikes and quad bikes. The force told us that between May and July 2024, officers received 112 calls regarding the anti-social use of bikes off-road in the Poole and North Bournemouth, making up 20% of all ASB reports in Poole and 14% in North Bournemouth, notably in Winton. The solution has a unique forensic code relating to the pressurised cannister it was sprayed from, which will help to link a suspect and vehicle to the scene of the can be traced by officers using a UV light to scan the offender's clothing and bike, which will highlight the bright yellow solution to show that they have been Nick Lee, of Poole NPT, said: 'We remain committed to reducing reports of ASB across the county.'We are aware that ASB on bikes and motorbikes causes considerable concern to members of our communities and so we are delighted to be able to trial this new device in our bid to tackle the issue.'The SmartTag forensic spray allows us to mark these bikes and the clothing of the rider so when we do come across them again, we can tag them to previous incidents with a view towards prosecution and conviction.'We hope that the use of this innovative technology will act as a significant deterrent for those who are thinking of committing ASB on motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes in Dorset.'
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police trial spray to tag anti-social bike riders
A police force is trialling a new forensic spray for tagging anti-social cyclists and motorcyclists. Officers in the Bournemouth North and Poole neighbourhood policing teams are utilising SmartTag, a traceable water-based marking solution. It can be traced using a UV light to scan the offender's clothing and bike, which highlights the bright yellow solution. Insp Nick Lee said: "We hope that the use of this innovative technology will act as a significant deterrent for those who are thinking of committing anti-social behaviour (ASB) on motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes in Dorset." Between May and July 2024, there were 112 calls regarding the anti-social use of bikes off-road in the Poole and north Bournemouth areas, according to Dorset Police. This amounted to 20% of all ASB reports in Poole and 14% in north Bournemouth, notably in Winton. SmartTag, developed by DeterTeck UK, has a unique forensic code relating to the pressurised cannister it was sprayed from. It helps to link a suspect and vehicle to the scene of an offence. Insp Lee added: "We remain committed to reducing reports of ASB across the county. "We are aware that ASB on bikes and motorbikes causes considerable concern to members of our communities, so we are delighted to be able to trial this new device in our bid to tackle the issue. "The SmartTag forensic spray allows us to mark these bikes and the clothing of the rider so when we do come across them again, we can tag them to previous incidents with a view towards prosecution and conviction." The new device is being trialled following funding from the force's Innovation Hub and will support officers on dedicated operations. The hub supports the implementation of "innovative solutions, ideas, technology and products" to help officers and staff improve their services, the force added. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Police crackdown on motorists along 'scenic' road Dorset Police investigations 'require improvement' Dorset Police
BBC News
27-04-2025
- BBC News
Dorset Police trial spray to tag anti-social bike riders
A police force is trialling a new forensic spray for tagging anti-social cyclists and in the Bournemouth North and Poole neighbourhood policing teams are utilising SmartTag, a traceable water-based marking can be traced using a UV light to scan the offender's clothing and bike, which highlights the bright yellow Nick Lee said: "We hope that the use of this innovative technology will act as a significant deterrent for those who are thinking of committing anti-social behaviour (ASB) on motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes in Dorset." Between May and July 2024, there were 112 calls regarding the anti-social use of bikes off-road in the Poole and north Bournemouth areas, according to Dorset amounted to 20% of all ASB reports in Poole and 14% in north Bournemouth, notably in developed by DeterTeck UK, has a unique forensic code relating to the pressurised cannister it was sprayed helps to link a suspect and vehicle to the scene of an offence. Insp Lee added: "We remain committed to reducing reports of ASB across the county."We are aware that ASB on bikes and motorbikes causes considerable concern to members of our communities, so we are delighted to be able to trial this new device in our bid to tackle the issue."The SmartTag forensic spray allows us to mark these bikes and the clothing of the rider so when we do come across them again, we can tag them to previous incidents with a view towards prosecution and conviction." The new device is being trialled following funding from the force's Innovation Hub and will support officers on dedicated hub supports the implementation of "innovative solutions, ideas, technology and products" to help officers and staff improve their services, the force added. You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Singapore foils teen's plot to kill 100 in Christchurch-inspired mosque attacks
SINGAPORE, April 2 — A 17-year-old Singaporean has been detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for planning a mass shooting at five mosques in Singapore, aiming to kill at least 100 Muslims in a terrorist attack inspired by the 2019 Christchurch massacre. According to The Straits Times, the Internal Security Department (ISD) revealed today that the teenager had identified mosques in Jurong West, Clementi, Margaret Drive, Admiralty Road, and Beach Road as targets. He intended to carry out the attack during Friday prayers before taking his own life. His radicalisation began in 2022 through exposure to Islamophobic and far-right extremist content online. Authorities intercepted his plot before he could act, issuing a detention order in March 2025. Investigations linked him to Nick Lee, an 18-year-old detained under the ISA in December 2024 for similar extremist beliefs, though the two had never met or coordinated attacks. The teenager attempted multiple times to obtain firearms, exploring avenues such as smuggling, modifying replicas, and 3D printing gun parts. He had also planned to visit a US shooting range to train with firearms. Despite failing to acquire weapons, he remained committed to executing the attack. His parents were aware of his views and online activity but did not report them to authorities. The ISD highlighted this case as part of a growing concern over youth radicalisation in Singapore, with far-right extremism gaining traction among young people. Since 2015, 17 individuals aged 20 and below have been dealt with under the ISA, nine of whom intended to carry out attacks locally.
