Police are appealing for witnesses after a police officer was assaulted whilst patrolling a landfill site on an off-road motor bike on Friday night, 28 April.
The officer was on the Skelton Grange site, off Newsam Green, at around 8.20pm riding a marked police bike to deter illegal off-road motorcyclists driving without a license, insurance or MOT.
The officer was faced by two quad bikes on a single track path. Then one of the drivers of the quad bikes drove in the direction of the officer.
As a result the quad bike and police vehicle collided and the officer fell to the ground. Neither of the two quad bikes stopped at the scene.
Superintendent Lisa Atkinson of Leeds District Police, said: "We have had reports of bikes and similar vehicles being ridden in the area so were responding to public concerns by showing a highly visible presence on off road land. The officer is thankfully OK and was not injured but it goes to show the dangers such vehicles can pose if ridden in such a way."
£8.5m Plan Approved to Transform Blackburn Church into Creative Hub
£1.9m Investment Plan for Pools, Museums and Family Hubs
Six Charged After County Lines Raids in Calderdale and Bradford
Tribute paid to hospital radio legend Patrick Murphy
Bradford nurseries recognised with elite ‘900 Club’ award
Muslim Aid Launches Winter Support for Vulnerable Communities
30 Years of Clean-Ups: Britain’s Largest Muslim Youth Group Takes to the Streets on New Year’s Day
Remix Saturdays
Bhangra Nights
Alim OnAir
Legal Show