A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with three offences after riding a motorbike with a young child between his legs.
The man was seen driving with a two-year-old on his motorbike by a police officer conducting routine patrols on Maes Ar Ddafen Road, Llwynhendy at 5.15pm on Thursday, September 28
The child was not wearing protective equipment and was sitting on the petrol tank.
The man was arrested and charged with dangerous driving, child neglect and driving otherwise than in accordance with his licence.
He has been released under investigation.
Temporary Inspector Dominic Jones said: “This is a reckless way to behave with such a young child, who was wearing no protective equipment and could have been seriously injured in the event of an accident.
“Although there is currently no minimum legal age for a person to ride pillion, it is strongly advised that they have parental consent, wear a properly fitting and specially designed helmet, are able to reach the footrests and are able to hold on properly.”
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