A HUNT has been launched after a red scrambler bike was driven illegally in Southampton.

The bike was ridden on a public footpath with the engine being revved loudly outside Oasis Academy, Lordshill, at about 1.30pm on Thursday, February 28.

Police say the vehicle has '420' written on the bodywork and are aiming to track down the bike and rider.

PC Simon Peacock, heading up Operation Torque, said: “We would like to identify the person pictured.

“Do you recognise the clothing or the helmet in the photo? Do you know where this red scrambler bike is being stored? Have you seen this motorbike coming from a shed, a garage or a house?

“If anyone recognises this person or the motorbike then please contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting 44190072391, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or email operation.torque@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.