Police hunt motorbike rider who performed wheelies – while a young child sits on the fuel tank

Police hunt balaclava-wearing motorbike rider who performed wheelies – while a young child without a helmet was sitting on the fuel tank

  • Reckless driver caught on CCTV driving one-handed with young child on-board
  • Salford cops alerted after a caller spotted two men speeding on off-road bikes
  • Biker duo escaped the scene before Manchester Police arrived at 3pm yesterday

Manchester coppers are on the hunt for a balaclava-wearing biker who was caught on camera performing wheelies while a young child sat on the fuel tank.

Salford police were alerted to the dangerous driver’s freewheeling antics after a caller spotted two men speeding and executing stunts on off-road bikes.

A child, who appears to be around four years old, is seen gripping onto the bike as the driver keeps one hand on the accelerator and the other on his lap.

Salford police were alerted to the dangerous driver’s freewheeling antics after a caller spotted two men speeding and executing stunts on off-road bikes

Police arrived on the scene at 3pm yesterday, but the biker duo had already escaped.

Manchester Police are now calling out for any information in relation to the case.

PC Steve Williams, from GMP’s Salford division, said: ‘Although you can’t see the men’s faces, I’m hoping someone might recognise the bikes or know who is behind the mask. So please take a long look at the images.

‘Their actions were brazen and reckless, not only putting themselves and other road users in danger but they also put a young child at risk.

A child, who appears to be around four years old, is seen gripping onto the bike as the driver keeps one hand on the accelerator and other on his lap

A child, who appears to be around four years old, is seen gripping onto the bike as the driver keeps one hand on the accelerator and other on his lap

‘Anything could have happened and ultimately this could have had devastating consequences, not to mention we understand the concerns the use of off-road bikes raise in communities.  

‘We are desperate to stop this happening again and find those responsible. Please, if you know anything, get in touch with police immediately.’

Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 2863 quoting incident number 1135 of 1 March 2019.

Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

 

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