Two off-road bikes have been seized by police
The bikes seized(Image: GMP)
A Remembrance Sunday parade was disrupted by youths on off-road bikes.
Police in Hindley, Wigan blasted the disrespectful incident as ‘reckless behaviour’ and revealed two off-road mini-motorbikes were later seized.
Hundreds gathered in the centre of Hindley to observe the annual remembrance parade and subsequent church service.
Police said the bikes ‘pulled out into the oncoming path of the parade’.
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Greater Manchester Police confirmed no arrests were made and there were no reports of any injuries.
Police shared a photograph of the bikes seized on social media.
In a statement posted on Facebook, GMP Wigan said: “Today in Hindley, two off-road mini-motorbikes were seized by the neighbourhood team after pulling out into the oncoming path of the Remembrance parade.
“This reckless behavior not only disrupted a solemn event, but also posed a safety risk to parade participants and spectators.
Remembrance Sunday(Image: Getty Images)
“There is a legitimate time and place for these types of vehicles. Market Street on Remembrance Sunday isn’t one of them.
“If you have any information about crime in your area contact Crime stoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your continued support.”
The annual Remembrance Sunday procession in Hindley assembled at 10am at the Market Square and council car park on Cross Street.
The parade made its way along Morris Street to Wigan Road before reaching the war memorial on the corner of Atherton Road and Liverpool Road, outside St Peter’s Church.
A service and wreath-laying ceremony was held before a service of remembrance at All Saints Church.
The parade cam to an end at the town hall car park with the national anthem.
The Manchester Evening News has contacted Greater Manchester Police for further comment.
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