A BIKE which was believed to have been stolen was dumped by a rider after they failed to stop for police.

Officers from Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team said they were carrying out patrols in the Windhill and Wrose ward yesterday when the saw a Sur-ron bike.

A spokesperson for the team said: "Upon sighting the officers, the rider of the Sur-ron failed to stop for police and it was found abandoned a short time later. 

"This was recovered as suspected stolen. 

"Enquiries are ongoing to identify the owner."

In an unrelated matter, officers from the team stopped a white BMW X5 after checks showed it to be uninsured. 

The team spokesperson added: "The vehicle was seized and the driver was reported for the offence.

"A file will be prepared for court."