Five bikers from east London have been arrested in connection with an unauthorised ‘ride out’ on Sunday.
Police officers launched a planned operation to deal with disorder and anti-social behaviour caused by large groups of motorcyclists in Essex and Romford.
A 21-year-old man from Beckton was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, dangerous driving, driving other than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, theft of a motor vehicle and conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. He has been released under investigation.
A 21-year-old man from Dagenham arrested on suspicion of drug-driving was released under investigation.
A 20-year-old man from Plaistow arrested on theft of a motor vehicle, making off without payment, possession of an offensive weapon and going equipped for theft. He was released under investigation.
An 18-year-old man from Barking was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, making off without payment, possession of an offensive weapon and going equipped for theft. He was released under investigation.
A 30-year-old man from North Woolwich, who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance, was released without charge and faces no further action.
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