Six cyclists were handed £30 on-the-spot fines yesterday for riding on pavements.

Barton Ward neighbourhood officers took the tough stance after the issue had been identified as a priority to local people.

PC Angela Burgess and her colleagues began issuing tickets last week, in a bid to crackdown on persistent offenders.

She said: “To some this may seem like a trivial matter, but it does pose a danger to pedestrians and we have a commitment to tackle the issues that the local community raise as being important to them.”

She added: “I would like to urge cyclists to ride within the law, using only the road or a cycle path and show consideration for pedestrians in the area.

“This action will be repeated and I am confident we can curb this anti-social act.”

Barton Ward is holding an open meeting on Thursday May 14 at the Pilgrims Way Primary School from 7pm.

Local people are welcome to attend and learn more about the PACT process and meet their neighbourhood officers.