A man who was allegedly riding an illegal off-road bike in a park in Bolton was detained on Saturday. Police from Bolton North's neighbourhood team were in Moss Bank Park after reports that an off-road bike has been "causing distress" to visitors. READ NEXT > Man arrested after drugs and baton found in car in Bolton READ NEXT > Courts deal with assaults, driving offences and intimidation of witness A "short foot chase" then followed in which an officer reportedly detained a "local male" who was said to have been riding the bike which had led to the complaints.
A police spokesperson added: "Officers will be out patrolling anti-social behaviour hotspots including parks throughout the summer." The incident comes as part of Operation Hurricane, which is Greater Manchester Police's new operation targeting the anti-social use of e-bikes and off-road bikes..
