An 11-year-old has had their E-bike seized by police in a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
Police officers said they were responding to reports of youths causing annoyance in Farnworth on Wednesday.
Officers say a group was congregating near KFC off Albert Road, with one being on an E-bike, which police said was capable of reaching speeds of 31 mph without pedalling and had a 'twist and go' style throttle.
They say the bike was seized in order to ensure the safety of both the user and members of the public.
A spokesperson for the Farnworth Neighbourhood Police said: "After numerous reports made to the police regarding the use of E-Bikes within Farnworth Town Centre causing anti-social behaviour, the Farnworth Neighbourhood team were out on proactive patrol targeting the use of such bike.
"A group of youths were spotted at KFC off Albert Road, with one of the youths being on an E-Bike. A closer inspection of the bike showed that this was capable of reaching 31mph without pedalling and used a “twist and go” style throttle.
"The rider of this bike was just 11 years old and the bike was seized. The Farnworth Neighbourhood Team will continue to tackle to the illegal use of E-bikes to keep both the users and other members of the public safe."
