Midlothian teenager charged over dangerous off-road biking

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 19:10 · Archive

A 15-year-old boy has been charged after police seized an off-road bike in Bonnyrigg.

Police received reports of an off-road bike being driven dangerously around the Bonnyrigg area on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Officers traced the 15-year-old rider and charged him with multiple road traffic offences. The bike was seized.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said off-road bikes cannot be used anywhere other than on private land with the landowner's permission. The force urged anyone with information about similar behaviour to contact Police Scotland on 101, online, or 999 in emergencies.

How it is being reported

• Midlothian teenager charged and off-road bike seized after 'dangerous driving'The biker, a 15 year old male, was tracedEdinburgh Live · 5 Nov, 18:42
• Midlothian boy, 15, charged after police seize 'dangerous' off-road bikePolice traced the rider and seized the off-road bikeEdinburgh Evening News · 5 Nov, 15:30

In this story: Midlothian · Bonnyrigg · Police Scotland

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