Midlothian boy, 15, charged after police seize 'dangerous' off-road bike
Police traced the rider and seized the off-road bike
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after reports of an off-road bike being ridden dangerously around Bonnyrigg.
Police Scotland were alerted to the incident which took place on Wednesday November 4 in the Midlothian town and have set about trying to trace both the bike and its rider.
Off-road bikes are only allowed on private land and even then need the landowner’s permission.
The force said a teenage boy was charged with multiple road traffic offences, while the bike was seized by police.
In a statement, Police Scotland reminded residents that it is an offence to ride such bikes on streets and public land.
They added: “If you have any information regarding this type of behaviour, please contact Police Scotland through 101, contact us online, or call 999 in cases of an emergency.”