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Birmingham’s Bullring has come in for fierce criticism after a group of mountain bikers rode through the centre, shocking shoppers.

The bolshy bunch easily dodged a security guard at the entrance and weaved their way past stunned visitors, performing wheelies.

The teenagers egged each other on as they cruised through the lower level, past vendors and shops and turned at the balcony facing Debenhams.

After footage of their Sunday ride was featured on the Mail on Tuesday, one of the group taunted: “We made it. Just wait until next time. #bikelifebirmingham. #ripstig. #bullringshutdown.”

Cycles and scooters are not allowed in the shopping centre , deemed private property, to ensure customer safety.

A Bullring representative said of the stunt: “We are aware that a group of cyclists entered the centre on bikes on Sunday.

“We would like to remind everyone that bikes and scooters are not permitted anywhere within the centre as we want to offer our customers an enjoyable retail environment.

“The safety of our shoppers is our priority.”

While Mail readers condemned their cocky attitude many also asked how the centre would cope in the event of a serious attack.

Garry Simpson posted: “Great to see that the security of the bull ring can’t even handle a bunch of kids on bikes! what if it were a terrorist attack like what has happened in other European cities? If they can’t manage a few kids on bikes I worry!”

Petra Brown said: “Where are the security ? This is just mountain bikers that caused enough fear to shoppers and CCTV should be used to name all these dragged up scum and hit their parents with hefty fines but imagine if it was terrorist related and no security to be seen totally shocking and disgusting behaviour !!”

Linda Mcarthur posted: “Anyone who thinks that’s funny it isn’t ok there are elderly people, mums and dads with babies in pushchairs and young kids. People who thinks its funny want to grow up and have respect for other people.”

Paul2610 wrote: “Great security at the Bull Ring. NOT!!!”

What did you think of the behaviour? Does the Bullring need to take action? Let us know in the comments below