Greater Manchester Police seize Sur-Ron in Farnworth

The seizure took place this Saturday, after reports came in people were riding the off-road bikes unsafely and at high speeds.

The latest bike seized was being ridden by two males in balaclavas down Market Street, Farnworth.

It has now been destroyed.

A spokesman for GMP Bolton said: “The Farnworth Neighbourhood team have been doing weekly operations targeting anti-social behaviour and the use of illegal bikes on the streets of Farnworth and Kearsley following an influx of reports surrounding unsafe use of off road bikes, specifically Sur-Rons within the area.

“On the evening of Sunday 7th July we have seized another Sur-Ron being driven down Market Street, Farnworth by two males in balaclavas. This will now be sent for destruction preventing further use on your roads.

“This targeted activity forms part of our ongoing commitment to making the streets safe for your use and tackling organised crime.

“We will continue to act on intelligence reported by the public and will use robust tactics where necessary to stop the use of illegal bikes and offenders will be dealt with and prosecuted.

“If you have any information that can assist our efforts please utilise 101, the GMP online reporting or report anonymously through crime stoppers.”

Another Sur-Ron bike was seized in Farnworth in mid May.

The rider attempted to ride away, before becoming trapped in a dead-end street.