‘Numerous’ complaints about bikers in West Fife villages

A police report said the damage comes at a time when “many farms are struggling with increased costs”.

It was one of “numerous” complaints to the force last month about the continued anti-social use of off-road bikes and quad bikes in West Fife.

The West Fife and Coastal Villages crime report for December said: “Oakley specifically continues to be highlighted as a hotspot, along with Low Valleyfield and the nearby ash lagoons.

“A further complaint has been made relating to the use of off-road bikes and a field where crops were growing.

“In addition to the previously noted anti-social issues caused by off-road bikes, the damage caused to crops can result in significant financial impact for farmers at a time many farms are struggling with increased costs.”

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A resident previously told the Press that Oakley had been plagued by youths riding off-road bikes and dirt bikes with “horrendous noise pollution” and a fear it was only a matter of time before someone was seriously hurt.

And in May last year a 72-year-old man was spat at, kicked and hit with a stick by three teenagers riding on off-road bike on the cycle path near the village.

And last summer Fife councillor Rosemary Liewald said she “could have been killed” after being attacked by an off-road biker in woods near Cardenden.

The police report for West Fife added: “Police constables (Martin) Cooper and (Leroy) Wishart have conducted further high visibility patrols in the area and will continue to do so.

“This includes attendance and response to calls made to the police as well as proactive patrols at various times of the day.

“Additional patrols are being carried out in the area and we would encourage anyone who has details regarding anyone riding off-road bikes and quad bikes inappropriately to pass these on to ourselves.”

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