The Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) shared on Monday (January 27) that they have received reports of an uptick in recent activity in Barrow Park. This has largely involved young people said to be using motorised off-road bikes in a 'dangerous manner and putting the public at risk'. More regular patrols will be conducted heading into spring (Image: Barrow Police) A spokesperson from the NPT said: "Based on information received from our community, this particular location has seen a spike in this type of ASB in January 2025.
"This afternoon and evening [on January 27], Sergeant Dilks, PC Dixon, PC Herron and PCSO Jones have teamed up with our Road Policing Unit colleagues to continue Operation Leopard, which was successful in 2024 in taking these bikes off the road. "This involves both high visibility and covert patrols in and around the park, allowing us to identify and safely apprehend those responsible for riding dangerously and irresponsibly." The increase in incidents comes at a time when antisocial behaviour across the county has been reduced, on average, by 39.
1% since the start of Operation Enhance last year . The NPT promised that they will find any perpetrators (Image: Barrow Police) The spokesperson added: "We are fully aware these issues are not always confined to Barrow Park, and we encourage all members of the public to contact us if your neighbourhood is suffering this form of ASB. "Operation Leopard is a multi-department multi-skilled approach to this p.