POLICE in Bradford have a new tool in their fight against anti-social and nuisance vehicle users - DNA tagging spray.

The Anti-Social Bike Team will be trialling the spray, which is can be applied to offenders and their vehicles.

The chemical solution effectively connects them to the offence and proves they were the person involved in the crime.

It is harmless, invisible to the naked eye, and has been successfully used in other areas of West Yorkshire and further afield.

Inspector Nick Haigh, of the Neighbourhood Support Team, said: “This spray has already proved to be effective in combating the anti-social and nuisance use of vehicles elsewhere.

"We hope to have similar results in Bradford district.”

Since its formation in July 2014, the Anti-Social Bike Team has seized more than 1,200 vehicles - such as dirt bikes, scooters and quad bikes - which were either being used illegally or for anti-social purposes.

To report nuisance vehicle use in Bradford District, contact the bike team on 01274 376180, or at bdasbbiketeam@westyorkshire.police.uk

If the vehicle is posing a threat to life, call 999.