POLICE are trying to trace two youths after patrolling officers saw a motorbike being ridden without helmets or protective clothing in Eccleshill, Bradford.

It was then seen travelling at speed on footpaths and on to Highfield Road. Officers found the bike a short time later on its side at the junction of The Stray and Highfield Road.

A witness said he heard a crash, saw the bike sliding to a halt and two youths rolling towards the kerb. Both got up and ran off into the estate. The bike was recovered and stolen in the Liversedge area last month.