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Boys, 13 and 14, admit park dirt bike offences in Croydon

Two youths pleaded guilty to careless riding and unlicensed use of a motor vehicle in Lloyd Park.

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Two boys, aged 13 and 14, have admitted to riding a motor vehicle without due care and attention in Lloyd Park, Croydon. The youths appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court on September 11. They also pleaded guilty to using the off-road vehicle without a licence or third-party insurance.

Incident Details and Related Charges

The offences occurred on June 14 when the boys rode a dirt bike in the park. An adult relative, who appeared alongside the youths, denied charges of allowing them to use the vehicle without the necessary licence or insurance. The court heard that the boys will be sentenced later this week.

The trial for the adult relative is scheduled to take place in May 2027.

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01What offences did the boys admit to?

The two boys, aged 13 and 14, admitted to riding a motor vehicle in public without due care and attention. They also pleaded guilty to using a motor vehicle off-road without a licence or third-party insurance.

02When and where did the incident take place?

The incident occurred on June 14 in Lloyd Park, Croydon. The boys appeared in court on September 11 to face the charges related to their actions on that date.

03What are the next steps for the boys and their relative?

The boys are due to be sentenced later this week. Their adult relative, who denied the charges against him, is scheduled to stand trial in May 2027.

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