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A ride-out of cyclists similar to the one which terrorised the streets of Maidstone is expected to come to Dover.

Officers have revealed they are aware of plans for a mass ride-out set to take place next weekend (July 13-14).

Around 100 children caused havoc on the roads by riding recklessly around Maidstone and in surrounding areas, including Aylesford, Larkfield and Snodland on Saturday, June 15.

Police immediately enforced a dispersal order that day and was again put in place two weeks later after officers became aware of plans for another ride-out in Maidstone last weekend.

Police warning over Maidstone rideout by cyclists labelled as 'k**** on bikes'

A video of the events filmed by one of the cyclists prompted MP for Chatham and Aylesford Tracey Crouch to say: "I have watched the YouTube video that has gone viral on social media from beginning to end and basically think a) what utter idiots (which is polite...apparently as an MP I'm not allowed to say something that starts with K and ends with nobs) and b) this will end in tragedy if we're not careful either with a young cyclist or an innocent bystander."

It now appears that the Dover district could be haunted by similarly dangerous events that put lives at risk.

Inspector Stuart Morris of the Community Safety Unit in Dover has written a letter seen by KentLive to parents and carers warning them about the planned event.

It reads: "You may be aware of recent media coverage of a "bicycle ride-out" involving approximately 100 children in the Maidstone area.

"Officers were called about the group of cyclists riding around Maidstone in a dangerous and antisocial manner.

"These young people were riding their bikes against the flow of traffic on busy roads, pulling dangerous stunts and abusing other members of the public.

"It is very fortunate that none of the cyclists or other road users were seriously injured as a result of the ride-out.

"It has come to the attention of Kent Police that a ride-out is planned in the Dover district for the weekend of July 13.

"We have serious concerns regarding this type of activity.

"If you believe your child may be seeking to take part in this type of ride-out, we ask for your support in discouraging them and warning them about the consequences of riding irresponsibly and taking part in antisocial behaviour.

"Officers have the power to seize bicycles and carry out enforcement against those found committing offences.

"Our number one priority is everyone's safety and we are hoping as parents and carers you will be able to support us in keeping everyone in our district safe."

Viral video

Footage from the June 15 chaos went viral on social media and was met by strong criticism by users on social media for the way the youngsters were behaving.

In the video, the young cyclists can be seen persistently riding on the wrong side of the road towards oncoming traffic, escaping with a number of near misses from cars which either had to swerve to avoid them or stop swiftly.

At one point, members of the group are seen hurtling downhill towards a pedestrian crossing and flying through the red lights as people make their way across the road, narrowly avoiding a collision.

The cyclist who is filming even rides up alongside a moving bus and leans on it with his hand for around 10 seconds as it continues forward.