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Police tape off grass bank in Baschurch village hall grounds used by young cyclists

“God forbid children get outside and have fun”: Police slammed for taping off grass ‘ramp’ used by young cyclists, amid concerns over anti-social behaviour, damage, and near misses with drivers

“There are areas that are safe for cyclists that will not cause damage or distress to members of the public,” said the police, who warned they will “deal proactively with any offenders”

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Cyclists confronted by councillor on British Camp, Malvern Hills (supplied)

Cyclists hit back at “inaccurate and self-serving” account of “ranting” councillor who claims mountain bikers abused him for pointing out no-cycling zone on historic landmark

The councillor claimed that he was abused by three mountain bikers for pointing out that they couldn’t cycle on an ancient hill fort, but the cyclists say they pushed their bikes along the trail and have reported the politician’s “inflammatory actions”

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British Camp at Malvern Hills (David Evans on Flickr, licensed via CC BY 2.0)

Councillor calls for signage to deter cyclists at historic landmark after being abused for pointing out no cycling zone to mountain bikers, amidst reports of anti-social behaviour and “existential threat” to site from damage caused by riding

“British Camp won’t exist eventually as every time people go with bikes there is further damage”, said a councillor who received verbal abuse and was threatened by three mountain bikers after he told them that they couldn’t ride on the ancient hill fort

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Masked men attempt to steal cyclist’s bike after forcing him off road in SUV (B31 Voices)

Shocking footage shows masked men attempting to steal cyclist’s bike after forcing him off the road with SUV

The bike thieves reportedly followed the cyclist for miles before the attack, and were eventually thwarted by a shovel-brandishing homeowner who rushed to the victim’s aid

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Road rage driver tries to ram cyclist off bike (screenshot Kionne Potter)

Shocking footage of road rage driver repeatedly trying to ram cyclist off bike

Police claim insufficient evidence to press for more serious prosecution — driver admits driving without due care, fined £100 and given three points

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Close Pass Operation Malvern (via Malvern Cops Twitter)

Cycling police officer catches dangerous driver red-handed during close pass operation

The motorist was reported for driving without due care and attention for cutting up the officer, who was participating in a close pass operation in Malvern

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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Another cyclist assaulted – this time in Worcestershire

Police are seeking four people who attacked rider, leaving him with head injury

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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Cyclist breaks collarbone after car passenger shoves him off bike

West Mercia Police appeal after incident in Alvechurch last week

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Police tape (CC licensed by freefotouk on Flickr)

Lorry driver arrested following another fatal collision involving more than one cyclist

West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses to incident in Worcestershire on Monday morning

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Close pass policing could be rolled out to 16 forces: is yours one?

West Midlands Police say all 16 forces who attended a close pass training day showed a "real keenness" to take on the initiative

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