Bolton police patrol fields and parks to prevent illegal use of off-road bikes
Yesterday afternoon, (Saturday, July 5), officers set out in areas where the bikes are being used.
These include local fields and parks - where warnings are in place to not use the vehicles.
Police have warned that any riders found to be using off-road bikes in these areas will have their vehicle seized "without further warning".
Warnings are in place forbidding the use of off-road bikes (Image: GMP) A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team have been on foot patrol this afternoon/evening in areas where off-road bikes are being used.
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"There are a number of section 59 warning signs at entrances to local fields and parks, pursuant to the Police Reform Act 2002.
"Any off-road bikes found being used in these areas will be seized without further warning.
"If you have any information about those riding off-road bikes in your area, you can contact the independent charity, CrimeStoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their website."
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