Police seek bikers riding 'erratically' near children in west Belfast

By Q Radio News

Police are searching for two men seen recklessly riding a motorbike close to where children were playing in west Belfast. 

It happened after stones were thrown at police around 7.15pm in the Laurelbank area of Dunmurry yesterday evening by a number of young people. 

The vehicle was abandoned before both riders made off on foot. 

PSNI Sergeant Tew said: “At approximately 7.15pm, officers were in the Bell Steel Road area, when stones were thrown at them by a number of young people.

“Two males were seen riding on a motorcycle, one of whom was not wearing a helmet. 

“The vehicle was being ridden in an erratic fashion.

"The bike turned into Laurelbank, where it was abandoned by its rider and passenger, who then made off on foot.

"A red helmet with a striking image of a skull emblazoned on it was also left behind."

Sergeant Tew warned that people could have been injured. 

"The rider of this vehicle was not insured, and this incident took place in an area where young children were playing outside,” he added. 

"Fortunately, no one was harmed, but this type of reckless behaviour can be very worrying for local residents and parents.

"There could have been a very different outcome, the consequences of which are unthinkable.

"We are appealing to anyone who anyone who was in the area at the time of this incident, and may have any information which could assist us in our enquiries.

"You can contact us on 101, and quote reference number 1814 of 17/06/21."