A woman tormented by noisy mini-motorbikes says the problem has not gone away now the nights are drawing in.

Rosemary Gridley, 69, of Langley Crescent, Woodingdean, told The Argus a month ago that teenagers riding bikes and scooters illegally were keeping her awake at night.

They have not stopped even though the weather is now colder and it is getting dark earlier.

She said: "They don't have lights on so when it gets darker what's going to happen?

"They take them on the pavements where the little kids ride their pedal bikes.

"I could have been run over myself the other day if my neighbour hadn't pulled me into the hedge. The police aren't doing enough about it."

The bikes, which can reach speeds of 35mph, may not legally be ridden on the pavement or any other public land. Petrol scooters should not be ridden on the pavements.

Drivers must wear helmets, hold a driving licence, tax, MOT, insurance and their bikes must have number plates.

Police have warned it is only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured by a bike but say they have difficulty catching illegal riders because they have often moved on by the time police reach the scene.

They have asked members of the public to help by noting registration numbers so they can trace repeat offenders. Bikes can be confiscated and it costs owners £100 to get them back.