Reports of an off-road bike (inset, Police Scotland) being used at Belhaven Bay are being investigated by police. Main picture: Copyright Richard West and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
AN OFF-ROAD bike travelling along a popular county beach is posing “a significant safety risk”.
A police investigation has been launched after “a number of calls” about the bike being used at Belhaven Bay in recent weeks.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “This area is popular with walkers, dogs and horses and the presence and manner of driving present a significant safety risk.
“A number of offences are being committed by this behaviour and there are areas nearby which are protected as a unique habitat for wildlife.
“If you have any knowledge of the person responsible please contact police on 101.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel