Motorcyclist who rode on footpaths jailed for 30 weeks

A motorcyclist who rode on footpaths and “into the presence of small children” has been jailed for 30 weeks.

Lee Corlass, 24, of Oriel Grove, east Hull, was sentenced by magistrates after “terrifying” residents in Preston Road, police said.

Corlass, who was brought to justice as part of Humberside Police’s Operation Yellowfin, was arrested on April 16 on suspicion of dangerous driving and four counts of driving without a licence.

Alongside his prison sentence he was also ordered to pay £128 in compensation and was banned from driving for 18 months.

Police Community Support Officer Lee Williams said: “Corlass showed a blatant disregard for other drivers and pedestrians’ safety. 

“He regularly rode on footpaths and into the presence of small children, as well as riding his motorbike into oncoming traffic. He was not only putting himself at risk but endangered several members of the community.”

The officer added: “This is a great result for the #OpYellowfin team. Corlass’ arrest came after some fantastic work alongside our partner agencies.

“We know we’ve still got a lot of work to do, but our work to tackle motorbike crime and the crimes related to it won’t stop.  We will continue to work with the local residents to bring these reckless drivers and motorbike thieves to justice to make our communities safer for everyone.

“We’d like to thank the public for their continued support, and would encourage anyone with information on motorbike-related crime and antisocial behaviour to contact us on our non-emergency number 101, quoting Op Yellowfin.”