Officers began following the bike in the Lower Broughton area when the driver failed to stop
Officers began following the bike in the Lower Broughton area when the driver failed to stop(Image: GMP Traffic)
A driver ‘came off’ a bike following a police chase in Salford and was arrested for a number of offences on Monday (June 30).
Officers began following the bike in the Lower Broughton area, but when the driver failed to stop, a ‘short pursuit’ then ensued, GMP said.
The adult male, whose age was not confirmed, later came off the bike and was arrested for a number of offences including dangerous driving and driving without a license or insurance.
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Greater Manchester Police’s traffic page shared an image of the green electronic bike, which was also seized by officers, along with a quantity of cannabis.
A post shared by the force read: “The GMP Motorcycle Unit sighted this bike in Lower Broughton, Salford.
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“The rider failed to stop, and following a short pursuit, the rider came off. Male adult arrested dangerous driving, failing to stop, no license no insurance and possession of cannabis. Vehicle seized.”
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