Motorbikers deny 'parking hate campaign'

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Police are investigating claims that a gang of bikers has threatened council staff, ripped down parking signs and posted the home address of a senior town hall official online.

Emails have also been sent to contractors from an address allegedly linked to Westminster councillor Danny Chalkley, and telephone conversations illegally taped and posted online.

Westminster council says it has passed a record of "illegal acts... intimidation and harassment" to police.

It follows the trial of a £1.50-a-day charge or £150-a-year permit across the borough, which is likely to be made permanent. Motorbike parking had previously been free.

Mr Chalkley said: "In recent weeks a number of our staff have been subjected to nothing more than a hate campaign of harassment." Head of the No To Bike Parking Fees campaign Warren Djanogly, refuted claims that "bully boy" tactics had been used and said the allegations were "flimsy".

The Met said they were investigating.