IN RECENT weeks there has been an increase in the number of motorbikes in the Bradford South area. 

Police recovered another suspected stolen bike last night, this time in Holmewood.

Earlier this week two stolen motorbikes were recovered in the Buttershaw area.

West Yorkshire Police posted on the Bradford South NPT page: "Officers saw a group surrounding the bike and it seemed the rider couldn’t get it started.

"They all starburst and we managed to get it recovered. We doubt it’s in the state it was when it was stolen.

"The Bradford South NPT have seen an increase in motorcycle thefts locally. Please could extra precautions be taken when securing your motorcycles, preferably being kept inside but a substantial lock / chain is essential either way.

"We are working on investigating this recent increase in theft of motorcycles but would like to prevent it if possible in order to keep your property yours… as it should be."