Nearly 50 people have been charged as part of a police crackdown on antisocial motorbike use.

Officers in Aberdeen launched Operation Trinity to target those who drive motorbikes dangerously or illegally.

Since the start of the scheme in April, police have seized 39 motorbikes and charged 48 people.

Many of the arrests came after tip-offs from members of the public.

Inspector Jason Carrigan said he wanted to warn young people in the city about the dangers of motorbikes as the summer holidays get under way.

Mr Carrigan said: "These results have been achieved in partnership with our communities and I'm delighted that more residents are providing us with vital information to tackle offenders and seize offenders' motorcycles.

"By providing police with this information the communities of Aberdeen are stating that they will not accept people riding in this antisocial way."

He added: "Antisocial motorcycle use can be anything from speeding and riding on footpaths and open land to not wearing the right protective clothing, which obviously carries a risk for not only the public but the rider themselves.

"The vast majority of motorcyclists and motorists obey the law but there is still a small minority who ignore traffic rules and ride dangerously and irresponsibly, causing a danger to the public.

Operation Trinity will continue over the summer months and officers will continue with their uniformed and plain clothed patrols.

Anyone who wishes to report information to help Operation Trinity should call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.