A quad bike being ridden dangerously on playing fields in Witham has been seized.

Police received reports at around 5pm on Thursday of anti-social riding in fields near Maldon Road.

PCSO Dave Endersby, of Braintree’s Community Policing Team, and Pc Jon McDonald, from Stanway Roads Policing Unit, attended and seized the vehicle.

They were assisted by two passing off-duty police officers from another force.

The rider, a boy aged 14, was issued with a warning.

Report any anti-social or dangerous riding at essex.police.uk/doitonline or call 101. 

 In an emergency dial 999. You can also give an anonymous report to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.