A MAN led police on a foot chase through a housing estate after being spotted driving a quad bike without a registration plate.

St Helens Police announced the incident on social media this morning (Monday, February 13), after officers on a mobile patrol spotted the quad driver in Sutton Heath. 

Running off on foot, the man was caught and detained by the officers following a short chase.

A man was later arrested on suspicion of drug driving, as well as driving without insurance and a driving licence.

The quad was then seized by police.

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It is illegal to drive quad bikes on the road unless they are approved, registered, taxed and have an MOT to be used on the road. 

You do not need a driving licecne to drive a quad bike off-road, and many are not safe to be used on roads because they do not meet road safety standards.

Police ask residents to contact them regarding illegal use of vehicles, either online through their website and social media or by ringing 101.