Six Arrested After Reports of Dangerous Off-Road Bike Riding in Barrow
Six people have been arrested after reports of dangerous off-road bike riding in Barrow.
Furness Police said the arrests followed information from members of the public, supported by CCTV enquiries.
The six males were arrested on suspicion of several driving offences, including dangerous driving, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, and failing to wear a protective helmet.
They have since been released on bail while police continue their investigation.
Public Tip-Offs Helped Police
Police said information from the community played an important role in the investigation.
Reports from the public helped officers identify concerns around the use of off-road bikes in the area. CCTV enquiries were also used as part of the police work.
Furness Police thanked residents for their assistance and said community reports help officers tackle anti-social and dangerous behaviour.
The force said every report received would be reviewed and followed up by a member of the team.
Why Off-Road Bike Riding Causes Concern
Off-road bikes can cause serious concern when they are used dangerously on roads, pavements, parks or public spaces.
People living in affected areas may report noise, speeding, intimidation, damage to land, near misses with pedestrians, and bikes being ridden without insurance or proper safety equipment.
The issue can be especially worrying when bikes are ridden near children, older residents, dog walkers, roads or residential streets.
Police often treat this kind of behaviour as both a road safety issue and an anti-social behaviour problem.
Earlier Crackdown in Barrow
The latest arrests follow previous police action in Barrow linked to anti-social vehicle use.
In March 2026, officers from Barrow’s Neighbourhood Policing Team said they had seized a bike and made an arrest as part of an investigation into criminal damage on Andrews Way.
That action followed a rise in reports of anti-social behaviour involving e-bikes in Barrow.
At the time, Sergeant Jack Hart said the issue was important to local communities and warned that police had a zero-tolerance approach to riders committing offences.
Police Urge More Reports
Furness Police are continuing to ask for information about off-road bikes being used dangerously in the area.
Anyone who sees this type of behaviour is encouraged to report it to police.
Reports can include details such as the time, location, direction of travel, clothing worn by riders, descriptions of the bikes, and any video, dashcam or CCTV footage.
Police said people can report information by calling 101 or by using online reporting channels.
Investigation Continues
The six males arrested have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
This means police can continue gathering evidence, reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses while the investigation remains active.
No further details have been released about the ages of those arrested or the exact locations where the alleged offences took place.
For now, police say the arrests show they are acting on community concerns and will continue working to tackle dangerous and anti-social riding in Barrow.
