A scrambler bike has been seized by police in the centre of Sale on the towpath of the Bridgewater Canal.
A GMP spokesman said:”The bike was seized after we received reports of it travelling at high speed on the canal bank close to Sale Waterside.
“The rider had no thought for other pedestrians and children at around midday on the narrow canal path.
“PCSO Stubbs blocked the canal path and stopped the bike and the young male rider made off on foot. The bike was seized and is most likely going to be crushed.
“Please report off road bikes to our 101 number, providing as much description as you can for the rider and the bike.”