Police continue their crackdown on off-road bikers

And off-road bikers are being warned their bikes will be seized if they are being ridden illegally or they are causing a nuisance.

Operation Hurricane is currently underway in Bolton with more than half-a-dozen bikes seized so far.

Six were confiscated in the space of just one day.

Greater Manchester Police’s specialist motorcycle unit has been on the road to identify those responsible for using bikes anti-socially and to commit crime.

One bike was seized after the rider failed to stop for police on Chorley New Road.

A spokesman for Bolton GMP said: ” The rider abandoned the bike and ran off.”

Officers are calling on members of the public to get in touch with information as part of the crackdown.

The spokesman added: “If you know who is riding an off-road bike 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.

You can report it to us by: Calling our non-emergency number 101 or using live chat via our website or you can contact CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”