Leeds police catch motorbike rider after he climbed onto a factory roof to escape officers near canal

Abbey Maclure
By Abbey Maclure
Published 9th Apr 2023, 09:35 BST
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A motorbike rider tried to escape police in Leeds by climbing onto a factory roof before being arrested.

Officers from the Leeds District Off-Road Bike Team carried out a joint operation with colleagues from the Roads Policing Unit around parts of west Leeds on Saturday. After spotting a green pit motorbike near the canal, officers approached the rider who ditched the bike and ran off.

He attempted to escape officers and climbed onto a factory roof, before he was caught and the bike was seized.

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Another youth tried to outrun the cops on what they believe is a stolen Honda Grom. He had already run out of air in the back tyre and was caught and arrested.

The motorbike was seized by police (Photo: WYP)The motorbike was seized by police (Photo: WYP)
The motorbike was seized by police (Photo: WYP)

In a statement issued on Facebook, the Leeds West Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “The public report. We (try to) respond. Officers from the Leeds District Off-Road Bike Team were joined by colleagues from the RPU (Roads Policing Unit) in a joint operation around parts of West Leeds.

“The green pit bike was seen near the canal. The man ditched it. Ran off and even attempted to evade officers by climbing on a factory roof! It didn't work. He was dealt with and the bike was seized.

“A young lad attempted to outrun cops on what is believed to be a stolen Honda Grom. He had already run out of air in the back tyre. He then ran out of talent and straight into officers cuffs. Other results included various traffic offence reports including child seat offences and no licence/no insurance.”