TWO teenage boys were arrested after reports of a vehicle's windows being smashed and a moped being ridden anti-socially.

Police received a report that a group of boys had damaged the windows of a vehicle on Sutton Heath Road and were riding a moped in an anti-social manner.

It was also reported that the youths were in possession of weapons.

Police patrols attended along with the National Police Air Helicopter Service (NPAS) and the Matrix Dog Section.

A police helicopter was called

A police helicopter was called

Officers detained two teenagers in Ravenhead Nature Park.

The moped was recovered by police and was found to have been reported stolen.

A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year old boy were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

They have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

No weapons were recovered.

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Roads Policing Inspector Stuart McIver said: “The arrests show that where we receive reports of anti-social behaviour in our communities, we will not hesitate to take action and bring those responsible to justice.

“All of our communities are safer when one of these bikes is seized, and we will continue to take proactive measures against those who cause fear and distress on our streets.

“Operation Brookdale is our ongoing Merseyside Police commitment to eradicating the harm that the illegal and anti-social use of off-road bikes cause to the communities in Merseyside, and we will not stop until the problem is completely removed. We work closely with our partners in the local authority, housing authorities and local schools and colleges to educate young people about the risks.

“We have seen the devastation that off-road bikes and other dangerous driving can cause across Merseyside so if you witnessed this incident, captured any footage or images or hold other information, please come forward.”