POLICE seized an off-road scrambler bike on Sunday evening following reports a man was letting youths ride it.

Officers recovered the bike at around 5pm on Havannah Lane, Ashtons Green. They had attended following reports that a man was letting youths have turns on the bike.

St Helens Police took to social media to warn of the dangers of off-road scrambler bikes.

They said: "We would remind residents of the dangers and anti-social behaviour caused by the use of these bikes.

If you know where they are being stored report it via our Facebook page (St Helens Police) Merseyside Police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."