ABUSIVE youths causing damage and riding off-road motorbikes have prompted concerns in a Bradford neighbourhood.

Police have pledge to address anti-social behaviour on and around Thornaby Drive, in Clayton.

"There are reports of youths causing damage, being abusive, riding off road motorbikes and being a general nuisance," West Yorkshire Police stated on the Bradford West neighbourhood section of their website.

"Work is ongoing with partner agencies to address the anti-social behaviour, motorbikes will be seized and those who ride them illegally will be dealt with under Section 59 (anti-social use of vehicles) and relevant road traffic legislation," police added.

Section 59 is there to stop inappropriate use of vehicles that annoy the public or place people at risk.

It also stops offenders who disrupt the quality of life of others at homes nearby or when conducting their leisure activities, such as horse riding or rambling.