12/06/2026
Further arrests and bike seizures.
On the evening of 11 June, police received a report of a stolen off-road motorbike, along with further calls about ongoing concerns around dangerous and anti-social riding in Eastbourne and Polegate.
Officers carried out an initial area search for the reported stolen bike, but it was not located. Patrols remained in the area to provide reassurance and respond to any further reports.
As the evening went on and further reports were received of bikes being ridden off-road, dangerously and without helmets, officers were able to redirect their patrols and respond quickly to the areas identified.
At around 10.50pm, officers attended Lynholm Road, Polegate, where three boys were located with two off road motorbikes.
Despite their efforts to make off from police, all three were swiftly arrested and the motorbikes seized, enquiries are ongoing to establish ownership. All three remain in custody.
Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Marcus Knight from Eastbourne said: “We’re grateful to residents for reporting concerns promptly, which allowed officers to respond quickly and take action”.
“We also extend our thanks to the response team involved for their swift work and support. They were the same team responsible for last week’s pursuit, which resulted in further arrests and the seizure of motorbikes”.
“This policing response forms part of our ongoing work to tackle motorbike-related crime and anti-social behaviour, and to address concerns raised by the community.”
