The police have been conducting targeted marked and unmarked patrols in Flackwell Heath this week.

This is due to an increased number of reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.

During the patrols a pit bike was seized after the driver was seen riding it on public footpaths.

The pit bike

The pit bike

A Thames Valley Police spokesman said: "Following an increased number of reports concerning anti-social behaviour in the Flackwell Heath area, the neighbourhood team have been conducting targeted marked and unmarked patrols.

"We have been attempting to engage and educate multiple youths suspected to be involved in anti-social behaviour and thanks to a helpful gamekeeper, we have seized a pit bike that was being ridden along public footpaths.

"This will be crushed unless the owner would like to claim it and discuss their actions with us.

"Anti-social behaviour has effects on the whole community!"