Parents are warned of ‘dangerous’ micro-bikes

PARENTS are being warned about ‘dangerous’ new micro-motorbikes that have claimed the lives of two children in Northern Ireland, as a consumer watchdog fears they are being aimed at children here.

Parents are warned of ‘dangerous’ micro-bikes

Director of Consumer Affairs Carmel Foley yesterday issued the warning after a survey conducted by her office in June revealed that these micro motorbikes are for sale in at least 18 outlets here.

"There is a huge public concern about the deaths of these two Northern Ireland children because these child-sized, petrol-fuelled motorbikes are very dangerous and can reach speeds of up to 25mph," Ms Foley said.

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