{"id":8141,"date":"2021-12-16T17:31:30","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T17:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/quad-bikers-struck-sunderland-football-field-after-more-damage\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T17:31:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T17:31:30","slug":"quad-bikers-struck-sunderland-football-field-after-more-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advwisdom.com\/a\/quad-bikers-struck-sunderland-football-field-after-more-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Quad bikers struck Sunderland football field after more damage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>Local residents who live near the Hylton Road playing fields say the most recent incident occurred on the night of Sunday \/ Monday morning December 12th \/ 13th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>The bike churned up a large part of one of the three parking spaces on the site.  The trenches dug by the tires not only destroyed the turf, but also made the pitch dangerous.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>A similar incident <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/news\/crime\/dismay-after-another-sunderland-football-pitch-is-churned-up-by-quadbikers-3431458\" data-vars-event=\"gaEvent\" data-vars-ec=\"navigation\" data-vars-ea=\"in article\" data-vars-el=\"plain links\" data-vars-aidclick=\"3431458\" data-vars-titleclick=\"occurred on October 15\" data-vars-urlclick=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/news\/crime\/dismay-after-another-sunderland-football-pitch-is-churned-up-by-quadbikers-3431458\">happened on October 15th<\/a> in the same place.  It happened again on November 21, despite the fact that the damaged lawn was outside the playing fields on that occasion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-newsletter-signup\" class=\"sc-gqjmRU hNxJBk\">\n<div class=\"sc-jTzLTM drcFNw\">\n<h2 class=\"sc-cSHVUG jNGRwR\"><span>Register<\/span> to our daily newsletter<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"sc-cSHVUG sc-kAzzGY gwAggy\"><span>The i-newsletter<\/span> cut through the noise<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"sc-bdVaJa cnOAVY\"><amp-img src=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjJlOTQ4OGIzLTZiZTctNDE2Zi1iN2QyLWJmNWQxZjc2MTNjMzo5ZTg5NDFhZi1kODg4LTRlMzItYjllZC1kNDVhMmZkZjgzMGM=.jpg?width=640\" alt=\"Turf on one of the Hylton Road pitches has been churned up, making it dangerous to play football.\" height=\"1333\" width=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjJlOTQ4OGIzLTZiZTctNDE2Zi1iN2QyLWJmNWQxZjc2MTNjMzo5ZTg5NDFhZi1kODg4LTRlMzItYjllZC1kNDVhMmZkZjgzMGM=.jpg?&amp;width=320 320w, https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjJlOTQ4OGIzLTZiZTctNDE2Zi1iN2QyLWJmNWQxZjc2MTNjMzo5ZTg5NDFhZi1kODg4LTRlMzItYjllZC1kNDVhMmZkZjgzMGM=.jpg?&amp;width=640 640w\" layout=\"intrinsic\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-intrinsic i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"intrinsic\"><i-amphtml-sizer class=\"i-amphtml-sizer\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"i-amphtml-intrinsic-sizer\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjEzMzMiIHdpZHRoPSIyMDAwIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIvPg==\"\/><\/i-amphtml-sizer><amp-img alt=\"Turf on one of the Hylton Road pitches has been churned up, making it dangerous to play football.\" fallback=\"\" layout=\"responsive\" height=\"1333\" width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/img\/placeholder.png\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"responsive\"><i-amphtml-sizer style=\"display:block;padding-top:66.65%\"\/><\/amp-img><\/amp-img><\/figure><figcaption class=\"sc-bwzfXH gbziUz\">The lawn on one of the Hylton Road pitches has been churned, making football dangerous.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>Other parts of Sunderland are experiencing anti-social behavior with quads and off-road motorcycles.  A pitch in earlier this year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/news\/crime\/playing-fields-destroyed-by-quad-bikers-for-second-time-as-council-says-police-patrols-will-be-increased-3154419\" data-vars-event=\"gaEvent\" data-vars-ec=\"navigation\" data-vars-ea=\"in article\" data-vars-el=\"plain links\" data-vars-aidclick=\"3154419\" data-vars-titleclick=\"Ryhope\" data-vars-urlclick=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/news\/crime\/playing-fields-destroyed-by-quad-bikers-for-second-time-as-council-says-police-patrols-will-be-increased-3154419\">Ryhope<\/a> looked like a plowed field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>A regulation for the protection of public spaces prohibits the &#8220;anti-social use of motorcycles, mopeds, quads, skateboards or bicycles&#8221; in the parks and playing fields of the municipality of Sunderland.  But quads ignore this and easily gain access.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>A dog handler who regularly uses the Hylton Road playing fields told us, \u201cI think it can do more than people think.  However, you must never close the gates. &#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>Sunderland City Council chairman Cllr Graeme Miller said, \u201cWe are all very aware of how annoying some bikers and motorcyclists can be.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"sc-bdVaJa cnOAVY\"><amp-img src=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjVlNDEyNDRlLTIyOTEtNDM2NC1hNmE3LTdlY2RkNGE4NmE2OTpkYTQ4YmEzNi0zNWIyLTQ2NTktYTZjNy0zOWIxYTg3NDIzYzU=.jpg?width=640\" alt=\"Turf on one of the Hylton Road pitches has been churned up, making it dangerous to play football.\" height=\"1333\" width=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjVlNDEyNDRlLTIyOTEtNDM2NC1hNmE3LTdlY2RkNGE4NmE2OTpkYTQ4YmEzNi0zNWIyLTQ2NTktYTZjNy0zOWIxYTg3NDIzYzU=.jpg?&amp;width=320 320w, https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjVlNDEyNDRlLTIyOTEtNDM2NC1hNmE3LTdlY2RkNGE4NmE2OTpkYTQ4YmEzNi0zNWIyLTQ2NTktYTZjNy0zOWIxYTg3NDIzYzU=.jpg?&amp;width=640 640w\" layout=\"intrinsic\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-intrinsic i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"intrinsic\"><i-amphtml-sizer class=\"i-amphtml-sizer\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"i-amphtml-intrinsic-sizer\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjEzMzMiIHdpZHRoPSIyMDAwIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIvPg==\"\/><\/i-amphtml-sizer><amp-img alt=\"Turf on one of the Hylton Road pitches has been churned up, making it dangerous to play football.\" fallback=\"\" layout=\"responsive\" height=\"1333\" width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/img\/placeholder.png\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"responsive\"><i-amphtml-sizer style=\"display:block;padding-top:66.65%\"\/><\/amp-img><\/amp-img><\/figure><figcaption class=\"sc-bwzfXH gbziUz\">The grass on one of the Hylton Road pitches has been churned, making football dangerous.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>\u201cThis recent incident is a very disturbing example of completely irresponsible and unnecessary criminal behavior affecting an entire neighborhood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>\u201cWe have partnered with the Northumbria Police Department and we will continue to take action against these motorcycle hooligans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>\u201cI believe someone will know more about this incident and I would urge them to come forward and stand up for their community and tell us who is doing this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>\u201cIt can be a challenge for residents to get in touch and <a href=\"https:\/\/sunderland.gov.uk\/report-asb\" data-vars-event=\"gaEvent\" data-vars-ec=\"navigation\" data-vars-ea=\"in article - outbound\" data-vars-el=\"https:\/\/sunderland.gov.uk\/report-asb\">Report anti-social behavior<\/a>, but they can do so with complete confidence, and with their help we can further improve the security of communities and prevent incidents like this one. &#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"sc-bdVaJa cnOAVY\"><amp-img src=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjI1NjQ5ZDIzLTI5OGUtNDU2OS1hM2ExLTFkZmNlYWZiYzgyMjo0NzI3ZTNjYi0yMmExLTQ4ZGQtYmIyYS04ODA2MmJjZjc3NjM=.jpg?width=640\" alt=\"The council sign at the entrance to the playing fields specifically bans the &quot;anti-social use&quot; of quad bikes.\" height=\"1500\" width=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjI1NjQ5ZDIzLTI5OGUtNDU2OS1hM2ExLTFkZmNlYWZiYzgyMjo0NzI3ZTNjYi0yMmExLTQ4ZGQtYmIyYS04ODA2MmJjZjc3NjM=.jpg?&amp;width=320 320w, https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOjI1NjQ5ZDIzLTI5OGUtNDU2OS1hM2ExLTFkZmNlYWZiYzgyMjo0NzI3ZTNjYi0yMmExLTQ4ZGQtYmIyYS04ODA2MmJjZjc3NjM=.jpg?&amp;width=640 640w\" layout=\"intrinsic\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-intrinsic i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"intrinsic\"><i-amphtml-sizer class=\"i-amphtml-sizer\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"i-amphtml-intrinsic-sizer\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjE1MDAiIHdpZHRoPSIyMDAwIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIvPg==\"\/><\/i-amphtml-sizer><amp-img alt=\"The council sign at the entrance to the playing fields specifically bans the &quot;anti-social use&quot; of quad bikes.\" fallback=\"\" layout=\"responsive\" height=\"1500\" width=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/img\/placeholder.png\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"responsive\"><i-amphtml-sizer style=\"display:block;padding-top:75%\"\/><\/amp-img><\/amp-img><\/figure><figcaption class=\"sc-bwzfXH gbziUz\">The council sign at the entrance to the playing fields expressly forbids the &#8220;anti-social use&#8221; of quads.<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-iyvyFf iEgcbe markup\">\n<p>Northumbria Police Commissioner and Criminal Police Superintendent Kim McGuinness has urged the government to enact new laws to tackle rogue drivers.  She wants all motorcycles to have trackers to monitor their speed and position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-RefOD kbhPVx article-read-more sc-hXRMBi kcwAsj\"><a data-vars-event=\"gaEvent\" data-vars-ec=\"navigation\" data-vars-ea=\"in article\" data-vars-el=\"read more\" data-vars-aidclick=\"3496460\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/arts-and-culture\/theatre-and-stage\/review-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-sunderland-empire-heigh-ho-heigh-ho-youll-love-this-great-panto-3496460\" data-vars-titleclick=\"REVIEW: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sunderland Empire - Heigh ho, heigh ho, you\u2019ll love this great panto\" data-vars-urlclick=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/arts-and-culture\/theatre-and-stage\/review-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-sunderland-empire-heigh-ho-heigh-ho-youll-love-this-great-panto-3496460\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"REVIEW: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sunderland Empire - Heigh ho, heigh ho, you\u2019ll love this great panto\" class=\"sc-iQKALj hSqULJ\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sc-bwCtUz cGjToS\">Continue reading <\/h2>\n<p><amp-img src=\"https:\/\/www.scotsman.com\/webimg\/b25lY21zOmFmNzJhMjZhLTFhZDEtNDRiYy04MTlkLWZhNTI4MjU2NDc4NToxYTA0NWRhMy1hODljLTQwOGEtYTAyYy1iOWY3NjljYTZkMDM=.jpg?width=140&amp;amp;auto=webp\" class=\"main-image i-amphtml-layout-responsive i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" height=\"470\" width=\"630\" layout=\"responsive\" i-amphtml-layout=\"responsive\"><i-amphtml-sizer style=\"display:block;padding-top:74.6032%\"\/><amp-img placeholder=\"true\" layout=\"fill\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/img\/placeholder.png\" height=\"470\" width=\"630\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fill i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fill\"\/><\/amp-img><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-hrWEMg bfhIka\">\n<p>Continue reading<\/p>\n<p>REVIEW: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sunderland Empire &#8211; Heigh ho, heigh ho, &#8230;<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<p><h3><em>Support your Echo and become a subscriber today.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3><em>Enjoy unlimited access to all of our news and sports, see less advertising, experience faster loading times, test your brain with daily puzzles and get access to exclusive newsletters.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local residents who live near the Hylton Road playing fields say the most recent incident occurred on the night of Sunday \/ Monday morning December 12th \/ 13th. The bike churned up a large part of one of the three parking spaces on the site. 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