00:01Electric bikes and scrambler bikes have become a concern in communities across Sefton, Knowsley and Wirral,
00:08where residents have described disruptive behaviour involving young riders.
00:12In Stockbridge Village, a woman who asked not to be named said electric bikes and antisocial behaviour had previously been
00:19a problem in the area.
00:20She recalled it used to be e-bikes and kids and antisocial behaviour.
00:25Another resident said she believed boredom was part of the issue.
00:28She said there was nothing for young people to do locally and compared her own childhood with what she sees
00:34now.
00:34Saying children used to have more discipline and be frightened of the police.
00:38A worker at a subway shop also described an incident involving young people on electric bikes.
00:43She said they'd recently thrown drinks at her and did not leave when asked.
00:48Merrside Police confirmed it had received a report that youths threw a can of coke and a bottle of water
00:53at a woman.
00:53There have been concerns about scrambler bikes in Rimrose Valley Country Park near Litherland and Netherton.
00:59One woman who's lived close to the park for more than 10 years said she regularly saw bikes speeding through
01:05the area.
01:06However, she said she'd not personally witnessed riders causing trouble.
01:10In Wirral's Woodchurch estate, there have also been issues with the speedy two-wheelers.
01:16A business owner who agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity due to fears of retaliation
01:22said they've seen people almost hit and they are never seen to wear helmets.
01:29Until then, please report to the family's
