Police warn youths over dangerous 'snapping' cycling trend

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 22:33 · Archive

Police in Cumbria have warned youths about a dangerous cycling trend called 'snapping'.

Police in Cumbria, particularly in Egremont, have issued warnings to young people and parents about the 'snapping' cycling trend following increasing reports. Youths engaging in the practice risk serious injury and potential prosecutions, with bicycles facing seizure.

How it is being reported

• Police warn Egremont parents over dangerous ‘snapping’ cycling trendPolice have issued a warning to parents and young people in Egremont after receiving increasing reports of a dangerous cycling trend known as “snapping”.Cumberland News · 22 Sept, 08:11
• Police warn Egremont parents over dangerous ‘snapping’ cycling trendPolice have issued a warning to parents and young people in Egremont after receiving increasing reports of a dangerous cycling trend known as “snapping”.Whitehaven News · 22 Sept, 08:11
• Police warn youths over 'snapping' cycling trend as bikes face seizureYouths are risking serious injury and potential prosecutions through a dangerous cycling trend called 'snapping,' according to police in Cumbria.Whitehaven News · 21 Sept, 13:31
• Police warn youths over 'snapping' cycling trend as bikes face seizureYouths are risking serious injury and potential prosecutions through a dangerous cycling trend called 'snapping,' according to police in Cumbria.Cumberland News · 21 Sept, 13:31

In this story: Cumbria · Egremont

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