Police have seized a nuisance off-road bike in Rochdale.
Officers described it as a 'deathtrap'. It was seized on Tweedale Street on Sunday.
It followed reports from residents that the bike had been seen 'razzing around the area'.
In a post shared on the GMP Rochdale Facebook page, police urged people to keep vehicles like the one seized off the roads.
They said: "Please don't put your own or others' lives in danger with these death traps."
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Photos shared by GMP show the red bike being towed away on a truck.
Dozens of people commented on the post praising the force.
Natalie said: "Good job, they're a public nuisance and often uninsured, these off road vehicles are everywhere and cause disruption.
"Thanks for removing this one."
Peter said: "Brilliant! Potentially saved a life, well done GMP."
There are no places to legally ride off-road bikes in Rochdale.
People caught riding them on the streets can be hit with a hefty fine, an ASBO or a breach of tenancy.
