I AM very sorry for the lady from New Earswick who was knocked down on the pavement by an inconsiderate youth on a bicycle.

Perhaps now the powers that be (or the parents) will sort out the loud, abusive, swearing hooligans in the village.

The louts ride on the pavements as if it is their right to do so.

They also ride in the middle of the main road, dodging the speeding traffic.

It is only a matter of time before there is another incident.

It is time we had speed cameras or CCTV in New Earswick to identify these troublemakers.

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