Police hunt for biker reported driving dangerously on A171 Whitby to Scarborough road, near Boggle Hole

The motorcyclist caused other vehicles and cyclists to swerve on the A171 near Boggle Hole Bends at around 1.15pm on Saturday.

He was described as of heavy build, wearing a Rider Dark helmet and a blue fleece over blue leathers.

He was riding a blue Suzuki GSXR.

Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone with information about a cyclist that was climbing the hill northbound towards Whitby that saw the motorcyclist, causing them to gesticulate at the rider.

Anyone with information that might help with the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two, and ask for Nicholas Burton.

You can also email [email protected], quoting reference number 12210082849.

Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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