A STOLEN motorbike was seized by police last night, Friday.

Police spotted the bike on Raikes Way in Darcy Lever and checks revealed it has been taken from Bury Road in Breightmet on Tuesday.

The vehicle is set to be returned to its owner soon.

A Bolton police spokesman said: "Officers from the Breightmet and Tonge neighbourhood teams seized this bike from Raikes Way, Darcy Lever, last night.

"It had been stolen from Bury Road in Breightmet on Tuesday.

"It’s soon to be reunited back with its owner."