Derbyshire Rural Crime Team is looking for a group of “moron” off-roaders that damaged the terrain of some fields at Glutton Bridge near Buxton.
In a social media post today (Tuesday, February 22) the crime team posted photos and video of the damage (below).
“This was at Glutton Bridge near Buxton where a group of drivers amused themselves by tearing up some agricultural [land],” the Facebook post said.
“If anyone has any other footage of this lot where their registration plates can be read, we’d love to hear from you so we can get on with prosecuting them.”
The post acknowledged that not all off-road driver behave in this way, and poked fun at this group regarding driving skills.
“Here’s an appeal to the responsible off-road driving community. First of all, though, thank you for your good work over the last few days helping out those in water-related peril.
“Now, unfortunately, the irresponsible off-road driving morons spoil the reputation of the rest as can be seen in these images.
“Make up your own minds about the one who clearly misjudged the conditions, the capabilities of his vehicle and his own driving skills (or her, of course.).”
“Once the water levels recede it will be interesting to see what sort of recovery operation the owner comes up with,” the post added.
The post has garnered attraction, with over 300 shares and 190 comments.
One user commented on the “total disregard for other peoples property (and land)” while another said the only irresponsible off-roading seen “might be the field that has been driven over while wet”.
