Bolton police chase sees two arrested and motorbike seized

The incident happened today, Saturday, July 18 and involved officers from Greater Manchester Police’s Motorcycle Unit.

The officers attempted to stop a motorbike in the Harwood and Breightmet areas this afternoon.

Police said the rider failed to stop, leading to a chase assisted by the National Police Air Service.

The motorbike was later recovered and found to have been stolen in 2025 from Leicester.

The seized bike (Image: GMP)

A 22-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody for questioning.

A spokesperson for the police, via social media, said: “We believe this is one of a few motorbikes that have been reported driving dangerously around Astley Bridge, Bromley Cross, Hallith Wood, Tonge Moor, Harwood and Breightmet in recent weeks.

“We will continue to try and identify the other motorbikes using the roads dangerously and seize them.

“If you know who is riding bikes illegally, where bikes are being stored, or have information about riders causing anti-social behaviour, please report it to us. Even small pieces of information can help us build intelligence and take action.”

Enquiries remain ongoing and Greater Manchester Police urged the public to report any information to them online or by calling 101.