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Motorcyclist who posted videos of himself travelling up to 261 km/h facing charges: York police

Police said the motorcycle was impounded for 14 days. Twitter / @YRP

A motorcyclist who posted videos of himself on social media travelling faster than 260 km/h has been charged, York Regional Police say.

A police spokesperson told Global News officers were told on June 28 about videos posted on Instagram and TikTok showing a motorcyclist driving dangerously.

The spokesperson said a citizen reported it online.

One of the videos allegedly showed the motorcycle travelling 261 km/h.

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Police said they investigated and on Thursday, charged 27-year-old Newmarket resident Danial Loganathan with dangerous operation and driving a motor vehicle on a highway while performing stunts.

His licence was suspended for 30 days and motorcycle impounded for two weeks.

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