THIS van was recovered by police in Bradford only eight minutes after it had been stolen.

The white Ford Transit Connect vehicle was taken from the Low Moor area, but found abandoned soon after in Napier Road, Thornbury, by officers in the district's anti-social bike team.

Police said a satellite navigation system and other valuables, including expensive electrical items, were still in the vehicle when it was found.

A police spokesman said: "The nuisance motorcycle team is staffed by dedicated police officers who can deal with all police matters not just those involving motorcycles or quads.

"The police motorcycles allow us to move quickly through traffic and on this occasion allowed us to find the stolen vehicle quickly and possibly prevent the loss of property from within the vehicle."