Greater Manchester Police have launched a new operation to tackle anti-social behaviour on motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes.

The operation will involve a 'co-ordinated response' between different police teams, including drone, motorcycle and air units. It will target 'areas of concern' using up-to-date intelligence.

It comes in response to a rise in the number of ASB incidents on off-road bikes across Greater Manchester. As well as being used for anti-social behaviour, bikes and quadbikes have also been used in other crimes; for example, as modes of transport in drug supply lines or in burglaries.

Those areas which have the highest reported number of ASB incidents, or which have 'high-risk' routes, will be targeted.

The operation will also involve air units (Image - GMP)

Superintendent John-Paul Ruffle said: "We understand the majority of motorbike, e-bike and quadbike riders, use their vehicles in a safe and considerate manner and abide by the law. But, sadly, there are those that don't and this poses a serious risk to not only themselves, but other road users also. 

"Anti-social behaviour can take many forms and if it's a problem for you, it's a problem for us. It can disrupt our lives, make us feel unsafe in our communities and lead to further and more serious crimes.

 "We target ASB in multiple ways - enhanced hotspot patrols, partnership work, and providing opportunities for young people to keep them from falling into criminality. While we always seek to engage, we will also enforce; anyone using these bikes irresponsibly will be spoken to and all appropriate action taken."

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"We will use every tool at our disposal, which includes specialist GMP resources to crackdown on this type of crime. I would also like to encourage residents to report incidents to us so we can take appropriate action."

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