Illegal Sur-Ron bike seized by police after Farnworth chase

Greater Manchester Police said officers from the Farnworth South Neighbourhood Team spotted the bike while on patrol last night (May 18).

According to police, the rider attempted to escape on foot after taking a “wrong turn” into a cul-de-sac, bringing the chase to an abrupt end.

In a statement posted on social media, a GMP spokesperson said: “This SurRon was spotted by officers from the Farnworth South Neighbourhood Team last night.

“The rider took a wrong turn and found themselves in a dead-end street, swiftly ending the foot chase.

“The bike has been seized and will be sent for destruction.

“We are committed to tackling the illegal use of dangerous off-road bikes and illegally modified e-bikes on our roads to make Farnworth’s roads safer.”

Sur-Ron bikes are electric motorcycles commonly designed for off-road use, although some road-legal models are available in the UK.

Under UK law, electric bikes that do not meet Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) regulations, including limits on power output and speed, are classed as mopeds or motorcycles and must be registered, insured and ridden by a licensed rider.