Six bikes have been seized in a police operation targeting anti-social behaviour in Bolton.
The action was taken under Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Hurricane, a scheme focused on tackling the illegal and disruptive use of bikes in community areas.
Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team, GMP’s Drone Unit, and Bike Unit took part in the patrols, which covered several areas of the town.
Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "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."
One off-road bike was seized in Smithills after the rider failed to stop for police and abandoned the vehicle.
Two more off-road bikes were taken in Hall i' th' Wood after being seen by the Drone Unit riding through streets and into a garden.
In Tonge Moor, a moped was seized after the rider failed to stop, and an e-bike was confiscated due to a lack of insurance.
A motorbike was also seized in Lostock due to the rider having no insurance.
This is in efforts to bring down the number of illegal bikes in the borough, which cause disturbance to local families and children.
Recently, there has been an issue of riders wearing balaclavas in Bromley Cross, addressed by local councillors. Children were out and told their parents there were "robbers" outside.
None of these incidents were linked to robbery. Councillors have told The Bolton News they suspect people come from different areas of the borough to cause trouble.
Anyone with information about illegal off-road bikes can contact police by calling 101.
