Coventry campaigners urge ban on balaclavas worn by cyclists

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 06:42 · Archive

Campaigners in Coventry are calling for face coverings to be banned on cyclists in the city centre.

Campaigners in Coventry are calling for a ban on balaclavas and other face coverings worn by cyclists in the city centre. They argue that masked cyclists are creating an 'oppressive' presence in shopping precincts and causing alarm among residents.

Proponents of the ban say the face coverings make it harder to identify those responsible for crimes. Campaigners are urging the authorities to implement the restriction quickly.

Coventry campaigners urge ban on balaclavas worn by cyclists — Image: BBC Coventry And Warwickshire

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Calls for 'sinister' balaclavas to be banned from cityBBC Coventry And Warwickshire · 6 Oct, 06:08
Coventry balaclava ban urged to stop 'sinister' city centre riders causing alarmCoventryLive · 5 Oct, 05:00

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