A RECKLESS rider swerved into oncoming traffic on an off-road bike and drove “dangerously” at a PCSO.

Now police are warning that someone will be seriously hurt if the culprit continues to roam the streets around popular parks.

A suspect on a yellow scrambler bike was seen riding dangerously on Wimpson Lane and on the Millbrook Roundabout in Southampton at around 2pm last Sunday.

Residents on social media have also reported men riding without helmets and three people riding one bike around Palm Road, Maybush.

Now residents and ward councillors have condemned the riders who they say are putting lives at risk.

Nicki Fargher said: “They’re not bikers, they’re idiots. I’ve seen loads of them on mopeds, scramblers some without number plates or helmets, swerving around the traffic.

“Experienced bikers wouldn’t behave like that – it’s exactly why these ‘kids’ aren’t allowed on bigger bikes.”

Millbrook ward Tory councillor Steve Galton said he has witnessed riders pulling wheelies in the Foundry Lane and Waterhouse Lane areas. Residents have complained of bikers riding through both parks, alleyways and subways.

He said: “This is dangerous and it is something that we have to crack down on because someone might get injured or killed. Safety is the big problem as some of them don’t have helmets.We need the community to help the police. We need to come together to stop it.”

The incident happened at 2pm last Sunday., but police have only now released details of the incident.

Karen Cole, director of safety and training at the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) said: “Motorcyclists hate stories like this, as it gives riders a bad name, which they don’t deserve. Thankfully, this is an anomaly, which is why it makes the news. Riding on the road without a helmet is illegal and foolish. There is a helmet law for a reason; so that anyone who falls off protects their head. People who ignore the law could end up with a needless injury.”

PC Sarah Miller said: “Many families and dog walkers were enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon in the parks. They were subjected to a display of irresponsible and dangerous driving by this rider. At times the rider almost lost control of the vehicle. A PCSO was then driven at and circled.

“Riding these bikes irresponsibly is a common occurrence in the area and there are fears that somebody will get seriously hurt.

“The riders are often unlicensed, uninsured and on bikes that are not road worthy. They are riding across parks used by dog walkers and children and close to play parks."

The team are confident that with the support of the community they can tackle this issue by seizing bikes and dealing with the offenders.

The bike in the Millbrook Roundabout incident is yellow and white with the number ‘83’ on the side. Police believe the rider is often seen around Mansel Park and Green Park alongside similar white bikes.

To help call 101 and quote crime reference number 44160127256.