POLICE are appealing for information on a speeding motorcyclist who failed to stop for them.

Burnley North area witness appeal Earlier this morning NPT and IR Officers have witnessed a male on a blue motor cycle riding at speed in the Cleaver Street area of Burnley.

A spokesman for police, said: "The motor cycle has made off from officers on several occasions travelling at ridiculous speeds in built areas near to a school.

"This type of behaviour is not acceptable and it is only by sheer luck that nobody was injured. Anyone with any information in relation to the rider of the motor cycle or where this motor cycle is being stored, please contact us on 101 or directly to PC Dave Cottam on 07738008774.