A WARNING has been issued after police received several reports of damage done by off road bikers.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police Bolton South division say that various members of the public have reported seeing off-road bikers around the Plodder Lane area.

In particular officers have found evidence of damage done to Farnworth and Great Lever Golf Club, on Plodder Lane, Farnworth, and have moved to remind the public that this is illegal.

A police spokesperson said: “We have received multiple reports from members of the public sighting individuals riding off-road bikes around the Plodder Lane area.

“This image is from the Great Lever and Farnworth Golf Club where damage has been caused from off-road bikes.

“It is illegal to ride off-road bikes in public areas. Any off-road bike found will be seized and potentially destroyed.”

The image supplied by officers shows how off-road biking has torn up much of the grass used by the golf club and left marks around the holes, leaving the course unusable.

Greater Manchester Police have appealed for anyone with any information to contact the officers assigned to the case by emailing 61504@gmp.police.uk 19014@gmp.police.uk.