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Policewarning to illegal bikers


MOTORISTS and bikers who break the law and continually cause a nuisance face having their vehicles seized following a clampdown in Larkfield. Kent Police have been contacted


by residents regarding the anti-so- cial use of cars and motorbikes in theNewHythe Lane area. Since January 21 this year, offi-


cers have formally warned two drivers that their vehicles will be seizedif their behaviourpersists.A further seven have been issued withwarnings. PC Becky Ballard said: “We are


aware of reports of antisocial be- haviour in the village, including motorists causing a nuisance dur- ing the evenings. “Having offered advice about


their conduct, we are now using enforcement against those who persist in breaking the law or act- ing in an antisocial manner with their vehicles.Wewill also instigate


dispersal orders in the area where problems continue and further is- sues are raised by residents.” Police have been working with


partner agencies and landowners to detect and deter those who are breaking the law. PC Ballard added: “As well as


enforcing the law,we haveworked with businesses who have issued eightwarnings concerning trespass on their landwith a vehicle.” Drivers and riders are reminded


that officers from the Tonbridge and Malling Community Safety Unit have powers, under the Road Traffic Act, to prosecute and seize any vehicles being used illegally. One resident told Downs Mail:


“It’s time the authorities took tough action against people who will neverdo the right thingunless there are severe consequences.” To report antisocial behaviour


or illegal driving call 101, or 999 if a crime is in progress.


News Rogue trading appeal


OFFICERS investigating a number of rogue trading offences across the county have issued aCCTVimage of amanwhomay be able to helpwith their enquiries. Police say victimswere tar-


geted on numerous occa- sions between October and February, with vulnerable people losing more than £200,000 as a result. Each report has claimed


thatworkmen knocked at the victim’s property and agreed to carry out jobs. The men were then paid in cash. Several months later, a


man claiming to be a police officer visited, saying the workmen had been arrested and that another officer would telephone them. Each victim then received


a call fromsomeone claiming to either be a police officer or a court official, who said the suspects had been charged but that there was VAT owed fromthework. The caller said the fundswould be collected by a police officer. The victims were then called again to be told they had been granted


compensation,but toclaimthis, theywouldneedtopay funds intoacourt- controlled bank account.Many did. Readers with information on these crimes, or who know the identity of


the man pictured, should call Kent Police on 101 quoting reference 46/29235/18.


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