Police warn Forest of Dean cyclists to be vigilant after rider hurt by “trap”

Cyclists in the Forest of Dean have been told to beware of booby traps after a rider was hurt when he crashed into branches deliberately put on a mountain bike trail.

The rider sustained “significant cuts and grazes” in the incident on a trail at Staple Edge on Monday 22 August, say Gloucestershire Police.

Officers said that people are perpetrating “what they may think is a harmless prank” – some may disagree that an action likely to cause harm to others should be referred to in such terms – and they should “stop their behaviour before somebody is seriously hurt.”

Police add that large branches have been placed on the trail for several weeks now, and have urged anyone who has seen “anti-social behaviour” in the area to call them on 101, or on 999 if the see a crime in progress.

Alternatively, incidents can be reported online, or to the charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

This article originally appeared on road.cc