A MOTORBIKE rider "headbutted a tree" as he ran away from police.

Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Leeds District Off-Road Bike Team were out patrolling in Calverley this afternoon.

The team often visits Calverley Woods, due to reports of illegal riders.

While there today, officers spotted a "lad" on a red motorbike.

The police team said on Facebook: "Bambi was better on his feet than this lad."

Officers chased the rider, but he "rapidly ran out of talent" and dropped the bike.

He then headbutted a tree as he made off into the woods.

Police seized the bike.

The police team said: "This afternoon our Leeds District Off-Road Bike Team were in Calverley.

"They make regular patrols of the woods due to reports of illegal riders.

"Today was a success as the rider of this red and white bike rapidly ran out of talent and dropped it.

"Bambi was better on his feet than this lad, who also headbutted a tree running off into the woods.

"The bike was promptly seized."