Stolen motorbike used for anti-social behaviour found poorly stashed on Guild Wheel

A stolen bike that was then taken on to be involved in anti-social behaviour has been found poorly stashed, police have said.

The bike was found on Tuesday (February 27) after a member of public alerted a police community support officer from Lancashire Constabulary who was on patrol in the Broadgate area of Preston.

The bike has been seized pending further enquiries, police have said.

A spokesperson for police said: “Today PCSO 7084 Prescott, whilst on patrol in the Broadgate area was notified of a stolen motorbike stashed along the Guild Wheel near the River Ribble.

“The bike has been involved in incidents of anti-social behaviour in the area through recent days. The bike has been seized pending further enquires.

“Local bike thieves we do not advise storing stolen items in well populated area.”

Subscribe: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter. Both free and direct to your phone and inbox.