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Barnsley: Off-road vehicle damage prompts police appeal

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About 15 people on motorbikes and quad bikes blocked the Barnsley Road area of Cudworth

Police hope to identify a group of off-road vehicle riders who threatened officers and caused "significant damage" in Barnsley.

About 15 people on motorbikes and quad bikes blocked the Barnsley Road area of Cudworth at about 17:00 BST on Sunday.

A quad bike rider rammed a police vehicle, South Yorkshire Police said, with the group becoming "abusive and threatening" towards officers.

The group also caused damage to street furniture and a local pub, it added.

The force believe the riders are from the West Yorkshire area.

Those with information have been asked to get in contact with police via 101.

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The group became "abusive and threatening" towards police after officers arrived
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