Yesterday (Sunday 4 October 2026) Wythenshawe Neighbourhood Officers were conducting proactive mobile patrols when they noticed a suspicious motorbike with its engine running in Hatchett Woods.

– Officers approached the bike and the driver attempted to flee from the scene.

– However, the light-footed and quick-thinking officers tackled the rider to the ground and arrested him on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

A subsequent search uncovered a substantial amount of class A drugs, cash and numerous mobile phone devices.

The bike was also confirmed stolen from over a month ago in a robbery, and as such the man, aged 41, was further arrested on suspicion of robbery.

Further checks were conducted on the rider and he is a disqualified driver. He was further arrested on suspicion of disqualified driving.

This man remains in custody for questioning.

PC Rose said: “This is a good example of officers taking proactive action to arrest and detain suspected offenders.

“Your neighbourhood officers are dedicated to tacking serious crime in your area.

“If you have suspicions about neighbourhood crime in your area, you can contact us on 101 or via the ‘Live Chat’ function on our website. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”