THE parents of youngsters who doused girls in a liquid while cycling recklessly have been dealt with, a councillor has stated.

The group came under fire after a clip was shared of them swerving in front of a car in Colchester’s Chesterwell estate, in Mile End.

Mile End councillor Martin Goss has now stated he is satisfied the matter has been resolved.

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He said: “I’ve spoken to the parents at length. The bottle didn’t have urine in and it was drink.

“Appropriate punishment has been leveled and the matter is closed.”