Gardaí on routine patrol in Mahon, County Cork, yesterday seized a quad bike being illegally used in a public park by two 10-year-old children without adult supervision. The incident involved Garda Smiddy and Garda Ring from the Blackrock Community Policing Unit.

The operation highlights the dangers of children operating such vehicles in public spaces. Gardaí have described the activity as both illegal and highly dangerous.

This seizure serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring children’s safety and compliance with laws governing the use of motorised vehicles in public areas.