Shocking footage shows that the problem with masked youths on unregistered motorcycles in the capital is out of control.
The latest incident happened on Roseburn Terrace, at Wester Coates in Edinburgh on Saturday 28th September 2024 at 5.55pm.
Six youths, on four off road bikes and a quad bike were riding at speed on the cycle path and road with one performing a wheelie close to pedestrians.
The clip obtained by SWD Media also showed another performing a wheelie on the main road, and other swerved off the pavement in front cars and a bus.
It is clear the youths have no fear of being caught by the Police, because somewhere in the city on any given day mayhem is being caused.
Residents fear repercussions from reporting the incidents and choose to share footage anonymously in the hope authorities act.
Balaclava-clad youths have been wreaking havoc throughout the city for several years now, however recently incidents are becoming more serious.
Recent events include masked bikers riding the wrong way on Princes Street close to a tram, performing wheelies on the crowded Meadows, and on another occasion a gang threatened to ‘slash locals’ on Broomhouse Loan.
Earlier this year a gang on motorbikes broke into a luxury apartment on Learmouth Terrace in Stockbridge – the masked men reportedly made off with a safe containing cash and jewellery.
Speaking today, on the understanding we kept him anonymous, the driver of the camera car said: “It was unusual it felt like we were in a movie.
“I noticed a biker on my left mirror coming up fast, riding on the pavement or on the cycle lane; soon enough I found myself flanked and overtaken by several motorbikes and a quad.
“They were mostly riding and driving on the nearby cycle lane, and running across the pavement onto the main road, some of them wheeling and revving, seemingly none of them wearing helmets.”
Police Scotland said that they cannot comment on videos or social media posts about incidents that have not been reported to them.
