Motorbike seized from back garden after rider fled from police in Newbury

A MOTORCYCLIST has had his motorbike seized from his back garden after fleeing from officers.

The rider was seen riding the bike dangerously around Newbury while being uninsured, Thames Valley Police said.

Officers then tracked the motorcycle down and seized it from the rider’s back garden.

The force posted on Twitter: “If you are going to ride this around Newbury dangerously and make off from officers whilst being uninsured, you can guarantee we will find your motorcycle and seize it under Section 165 of the road traffic act even if its parked in your back garden.”