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@Afternoon
Hi,
Just a trivia question. I've tried searching here and on other sites and encountered ambiguity.
Do people who post signs that threaten removal of locked bikes from railings actually have a right to confiscate property?
I know councils have powers to remove bikes which are obstructions and the police can do pretty much anything under prevention of terrorism. There are lots of signs around that look like they've been stuck there by a building owner just looking to keep their property looking sharp, but what legal basis do they have to make off with someone's bike?