A motorbike was seized by officers after checks revealed the rider did not have insurance or a valid driving licence.

 Officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Policing Team sighted the bike on Victory Street in Halliwell whilst patrolling on Tuesday (October 22).

Enquiries from officers established that the rider did not have a valid driving licence and did not have any insurance.

(Image: Greater Manchester Police)

The vehicle was seized under Section 165a of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the driver was reported for the offences.

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Bolton police officers have seized a number of vehicles throughout Bolton in recent times while investigating a variety of suspected crimes.

Bolton police are also running Operation Classify which is designed to target drivers on ‘high-risk’ road routes in the borough.

This comes amid long running concerns about crime on the roads in Bolton and further afield across Greater Manchester in recent months including cases of car theft, dangerous driving, driving without licences and driving without insurance.

Officers have urged anyone with any concerns about crime or anti-social behaviour on the roads or otherwise in their communities to get in touch by calling 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Alternatively, witnesses can also call independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.