Quad bikes were spotted in the vacinity of Orchard Drive, the reacreation ground and the woodland off the recreation ground on Tuesday 29 September 2026 in the evening. The riders damaged the barrier to the woodland entrance of the recreation ground and then drove through the woodland footways. The barrier has now been repaired and the damage to the woodland was fortunately minimal, but we have reported this anti-social behaviour to the police.

If you witnessed these riders or any of the events mentioned above then please add this to the existing report by going to How to tell us about an existing case or report | Kent Police, selecting the option to 'update a crime report' and quoting reference number '46/163154/26'.

We also encourage you to report the crime as a fresh incident if you were otherwise affected by these drivers on this night or at another time, or if you have encountered other instances of anti-social behaviour. Crimes, incidents or suspicions can be reported at Contact us to report a crime, incident or suspicion | Kent Police and more information on policing in Newington is available on our website at Police - Newington Parish Council - Newington Parish Council, Newington, Sittingbourne.