FIVE scrambler bikes seized by Cheshire Police have been donated to the world-famous Royal Signals White Helmet Display team.

Cheshire Police have been cracking down on nuisance off-road bikes and mini motors.

Widnes and Runcorn officers have been patrolling hot spot areas targeting riders on causing a nuisance through Operation Scrambler.

Officers were able to identify offenders and seized five bikes, following information from the public.

The Royal Signals White Helmets are made up of 30 volunteer soldiers who tour Britain demonstrating their skills, attributes and personal qualities.

The donated scrambler bikes will help trainers produce better riders.

The display team supports events which raise money for different charities.

Police and crime commissioner David Keane said: "I am delighted that as a result of Operation Scrambler we’ve been able to take these bikes off the road and out of our communities for good while also supporting the work of our armed forces.

"The problem of scrambler bikes has been raised with me by residents and councillors.

“It is an issue that really matters in these communities and I am really pleased to see riders feeling the effects of the ongoing operation."

Sergeant Mike Arnold from the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team said: "Up until now our volunteers have been using the same bikes to train and display on.

“The bikes donated from Cheshire Police will be used to train riders who have never ridden a motorcycle prior to attending our two week selection camp.

“Riders that without these donated bikes would be riding our ageing fleet of display motorcycles.

"To be able to teach someone on a newer, lighter and smaller engine machine will help both my training staff and I tailor our training to be more progressive and effective in the short time we have to train them

"Thank you Cheshire Police for donating these bikes to our display team."