Bike rider accused of anti-social driving and trespassing on Sheffield farmer's land as police appeal launched
A rider and passenger on an off-road bike have been accused of riding across farmer’s fields with no permission from the landowner.
South Yorkshire Police have issued a public appeal for information as part of an ongoing investigation into an anti-social driving incident.
They are hoping to speak to the owner of an abandoned bike amid allegations that the rider along with one other passenger rode through a farmer’s field in the Hartfield area of Sheffield without permission from the landowner.
In a post on social media, authorities have shared a photograph of what the bike looks like and have urged the owner of the vehicle to come forward and cooperate with the investigation.
The statement in full reads: “APPEAL: Do you know the rider of this bike?
“We would like to speak to the rider of this off-road bike in connection to an investigation of anti-social driving in the Hartfield area of Sheffield.
“It is alleged that on 20 June, a rider and passenger on an off-road bike were riding across farmer’s fields with no permission from the landowner.
“We are now asking for anyone with information about the rider of the photographed bike to come forward and assist us with our investigation.”
Those with any information are able to get in touch online, via live chat or by calling 101 quoting incident number 797 of 20 June 2026.
South Yorkshire Police also have an online reporting portal which can be found here- https://orlo.uk/s3vtS