ANTI-SOCIAL bikers saw their vehicles cut into pieces after failing to heed a warning by police.

Officers released a video of two of the seized bikes being sawn in half in a bid to put off nuisance riders.

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Police have previously warned vehicles would be seized and destroyed if anti-social behaviour continued.

It comes as more than a dozen offenders have been issued official notices after a clampdown on nuisance motorbike and quad bikers began this month.

The Rosegrove and Lowerhouse areas of Burnley have been affected by the behaviour recently.

Supporting the move, Abby Danielle Dunbar, from Lowerhouse, said on the police’s Facebook page: “I’m glad, we always hear these bikes up and down the road especially in middle of the night.

“They even keep us awake, sometimes they don’t wear helmets.”

The problem has spread to areas such as the Padiham to Rosegrove Greenway, Berkeley Hills and land on the Stoops estate.

Natasha Ashworth, on Burnley Police’s Facebook page, said: “They’re a pain on Stoops too but it’s only because they have nowhere to go.

“Make them a dirt track somewhere.

“Bikes will have to meet a safety standard and I’m sure mechanics wouldn’t mind giving a few hours a weekend to help teach them how to take care of their bikes.

“The track would obviously be safe, that way pedestrians are not at risk and there’s less chance of accidents.”

Police had teamed up with Burnley Council to issue the notices to the worst offenders.

If the rogue riders continue to defy the notices they will face court action and fines of up to £2,500.

PC Tim Fryer, who released the, said: “Im a bike lover, I love bikes when they can be used for fun but sadly in this video we will show these bikes are used illegally, dangerously and causing a nuisance to the residents in my area and right across Burnley.

“A section 59 police gives us the power to warn people using their bike another vehicle for speeding or causing harassment

“If they ignore that warning we can seize the bike.

“We can see when a bike is seized they can be destroyed, this is a method we can use.”

Those who are having issues have been asked to call the police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 anonymously.