A man has been arrested after a bike 'crashed into the back of an innocent man'.
Police happened to be behind an off-road bike being ridden in Bolton Road, Radcliffe, when it crashed into the back of an 'innocent man driving his car out for a birthday treat'.
Officers say they 'stopped the rider from trying to get away', slamming him for 'thinking the road was his plaything, not paying attention to the road in front of him, and driving without a licence or insurance'.
A man was arrested and the bike seized.
The man will appear in court, according to police, and the bike will be crushed.
Officers have warned people to use a van to transport the bikes to a designated riding track or field with permission of the land owner.
In a Facebook post today, April 9, officers from Greater Manchester Police's Bury North team said: "Firstly, I must make clear it is not the police's intent to stop off road biking when it is done legitimately and lawfully. Personally I am a big fan and enjoy bikes in a lawful manner.
"Secondly, if you want to use an off-road bike then make sure you use it... OFF ROAD.
"Today, an unfortunate member of the public has fallen foul of someone who thought that the road was their plaything.
"A rider using an off-road bike without insurance or a licence has been riding along Bolton Road, Radcliffe, and hasn't paid attention to the road in front of him.
"He has crashed into the back of an innocent man who was driving his car out for a birthday treat.
"This is completely and wholly unacceptable.
"Fortunately, there was one of the Radcliffe area police team just behind to stop the rider from trying to ride away and arrest the rider and seize the bike.
"The bike has now been seized under Section 165A Road Traffic Act which means that the bike will now be crushed.
"The rider will also have to answer to a criminal court for his actions.
"As the weather warms up, I know the temptation will be to take your off-road bikes out for a spin.
"Make sure you use a van to transport the bikes to a designated riding track or field with permission of the land owner or you too will be liable for your pride and joy to be crushed. #OffRoadStaysOffRoad #LoveRadcliffe #IfYouCantRideIt-DontBuyIt"
