A YOUNG rider saw his electric motorbike seized by police after using it in an anti-social manner.

Over the last few weeks, officers have received numerous reports of electric motorbikes in the LS16 area, this includes Bramhope.

Officers from the Leeds District Off-Road Bike Team witnessed a male riding his Sur-Ron electric motorbike on roads, over grassed areas, along footpaths and through residential areas. 

"It's electric, so can't be a motorbike," he told police.

Officers replied by saying:: "Incorrect. It is in fact a motorbike in the same way a Tesla is still a car."

The bike was seized under section 165 and the individual involved will be reported to the courts.

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police - Leeds North West added: "Thank you to local residents for your reports.

"We do respond to them and continue to patrol the areas we receive calls and emails from."