STUDENTS from The Chase have been riding bikes on the wrong side of the road on one-way streets.

People living in Lydes Road, Malvern, fear there will be a serious accident and have raised their concerns with police.

Officers stopped several pupils from the Chase School and will be passing details to school staff.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "After concerns were received in relation to some school pupils riding their bikes the wrong way on Lydes Road, Malvern, which is a one-way street, PCSO Tudge and PCSO Bullock of Pickersleigh and Chase Safer Neighbourhood Team attended the area this morning and took details of several Chase School pupils.

"The pupils were spoken to and educated as to the dangers of riding their bikes the wrong way.

"Lydes Road is a busy one-way street, particularly at school run times and has a blind bend at the bottom.

"We are looking to educate those who have been riding their bikes the wrong way down Lydes Road in order to help avoid any Children being hurt in an accident.

"We will be passing the pupils' details which were obtained this morning onto the Chase School and we would advise parents to speak with their children about Road Safety and the dangers of such actions.

"Pickersleigh and Chase Safer Neighbourhood Team will continue to pay attention to the area."

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The school said it takes the safety of students and the local community seriously.

A spokesperson from The Chase said: "We have not yet been informed of specific details, however, we take the safety of our students and the local community seriously.

"We do offer advice on appropriate road use, free cycle safety checks, and request our students sign and comply with a Cycling Code of Conduct if they wish to cycle to school.

"Any reports of dangerous cycling are dealt with seriously."