Scrambler bike use 'a scourge' in parts of Cork City

Residents in fear as gardaí are reluctant to pursue youths over threat of sanctions

If gardaí chase a fleeing vehicle they can face serious disciplinary action and even criminal sanction, leaving many gardaí feeling unable to pursue suspected criminals.

A spike in scrambler bike use is now “a scourge” in parts of Cork city, where riders try to 'taunt" gardaí into chases while terrifying locals.

Videos circulating online show masked young males revving bikes loudly and riding up the middle of roads on one wheel obstructing other traffic.