Liberal Democrat shadow transport secretary Alistair Carmichael MP visited Harlow to learn more about the successful campaigns being carried out in the town against illegal nuisance mini-motos and quad bikes.

Mr Carmichael was briefed by participating organisations including local police, who told him about last year's successful Catch & Crush operation in Harlow, and the plans to repeat it this year.

Local councillors Robert Thurston, Lesley Rideout and Su Lawton joined Mr Carmichael at Staple Tye neighbourhood office.