An off road bike that has been causing problems in Little Lever for 'some time' has been seized by police.

Bolton North officers said that while patrolling Park Road in Little Lever, a group of youths dumped the off road bike in the middle of the road.

This bike had been causing issues for some time, according to police.

One of those who has been causing this problem has been identified by officers and has been summoned to court for driving offences.

A GMP Bolton North spokesman said: "Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have been on patrol in Little Lever today.

"Whilst on patrol on Park Road Little Lever, youths dumped an off road bike in the middle of the road and made off on foot.

"This motorcycle has been causing issues in the Little Lever area for sometime.

"An offender has been identified and has been summoned for a number of driving offences.

"Seized by Local PCSO 65005 Ian Garbett."