AN image has been released of a pair of motorbike riders who were seen driving dangerously across a Southampton park. 

Police say they descended on Mansel Park in Millbrook on Thursday after hearing "rumours of something happening there". 

Upon arrival, officers found a motorbike rider and a passenger driving around the park. 

But when the rider saw them, they made off towards Kendal Shops where more officers were stationed. 

The bike was then driven onto the pavements to evade the force and was last seen in the Tangmere Drive area of Lordshill. 

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In a Facebook post, a police spokesperson referred to the riding as "so dangerous" to "innocent users of the park, other road users and themselves". 

Now a photo of the pair has been shared on social media with the bike being described as a "small scrambler style, orange and white in colour". 

The spokesperson added: "We managed to capture some pictures of the rider and pillion. Perhaps you recognise them or know where the motorbike has come from.

"Maybe you’re a parent, sibling or partner of these people. Maybe you can help us stop this high risk behaviour before they hurt themselves or others.

"If you can assist us we’d be grateful. Email us through the website or you can call us on 101, quote reference number 44220228706"

The incident comes just months after a child was almost hit by a motorbike rider who was also driving across Mansel Park. 

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