A partnership between the police and county council has been set up to tackle speeding motorcyclists in Stourport.

Worcestershire County Council countryside team and Stourport Safer Neighbourhood Team are trying to reduce speeding on the Leapgate Old Railway Line.

The police have received complaints about the misuse of the site by speeding motorcyclists.

County councillor John Thomas said: "This lovely walk has an abundance of wild flowers and animals and is not suitable for motorised vehicles.

“We urge these riders to stay away from Leapgate Old Railway line and help protect it."

Cllr Lucy Hodgson, cabinet member for localism and communities, said: "Worcestershire County Council will be working with the local police team to address this issue.

“We ask that the public report motorbikes using the site to the local police using the non-emergency number 101."

PC Mark Edwards of Stourport Police said: “Stourport Safer Neighbourhood Team and West Mercia police as a whole are committed to supporting our community.

“Riders need to be aware that our powers extend to the entry of gardens and garages without warrant in order to recover the offender's machine.

“The noise created by the bikes is upsetting local people and is considered antisocial behaviour."

Cyclists, walkers and horse riders use the old railway line, which is home to many mammals, insects and flowers.