We are appealing for information following reports of anti-social behaviour in Central Forest Park, Hanley. 

We were called to Central Forest Park at 7.30pm on Saturday (21 June) following reports of a group of masked people riding off-road bikes and carrying weapons. 

Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from National Police Air Service (NPAS). 

One off-road bike and a sledgehammer was seized. A 16-year-old boy was spoken to by officers and given words of advice.  

Our investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone who has any information that may help our investigation is asked to contact us. Call 101, quoting incident 824 of 21 June, or use Live Chat on our website. 

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.