Two off-road motorbikes have been seized from a storage container in Mossley after reports of them being used in anti-social behaviour.

Police were notified that the bikes were being ridden across Tameside, causing problems for residents.

Pictures released online by police show the pair of green and black bikes were being kept in a large storage container.

The Oldham Times: Police had to gain entry into the storage container.Police had to gain entry into the storage container.

Officers had to force entry into the container by cutting off the lock in order to gain access and seize the bikes.

A photograph shows the team had to use a torch to burn through the lock.

On social media, a Greater Manchester Police Tameside North and East spokesman said: “Mossley neighbourhood policing team alongside TAU have seized two off road motorbikes used in anti social behaviour in and around the Mossley and Tameside area.

“Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated and we will continue to act on intelligence received from our communities.”

The Oldham Times: The bikes were being kept in a large storage container.The bikes were being kept in a large storage container.