A SCOOTER was seized by police after children were seen speeding around on it.

Officers seized the bike from the Flower Estate, Farnworth, after youngsters were spotted ‘racing around’ the estate.

Police thanked the community for helping them to locate it and take it off the road.

Greater Manchester Police recently launched a campaign and new taskforce to help get nuisance bikes off the road.

People are being urged to report any problems to them and a new kit was released to make it easier for the public.