This is why worried police followed this motorcyclist home after spotting him on M1 near Sheffield

Police followed this motorcyclist from the edge of Sheffield to Hull after he refused to stop when they become worried he was carryng a motorbike frame on his back.
By David Kessen
Published 2nd Jul 2021, 13:45 BST
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An officer spotted him on the M1 near the city after reports of the bike being ridden along the motorway with a large piece of metal protruding from it.

South Yorkshire Police Operational Support said: “Much to his surprise, he found that the 'piece of metal' was actually a motorcycle frame, attached to the riders back. What followed was a very bizarre pursuit, during which the rider completely ignored the officers request to stop.

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"The rider continued his journey, swinging his legs from the bike and even waving at other motorcycle riders."

Police followed this motorcyclist home after spotting him on M1 near SheffieldPolice followed this motorcyclist home after spotting him on M1 near Sheffield
Police followed this motorcyclist home after spotting him on M1 near Sheffield

They said they were worried about the riders safety, due to the metal strapped to his back, and let let him to carry on monitored by the National Police Airservice who guided officers from Humberside who met him at his front door in Hull.