AN unusual bike that was stolen from the University of Bradford has been recovered by police.

The bike, which was taken from the Richmond Road building in the early hours of the morning on October 5, was recovered in the Bradford East policing area of the city.

Police had earlier launched an appeal asking for the public's help in locating the bike.

A spokesperson for the Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team confirmed they had recovered the stolen bike.

It was discovered in the BD4 area on Tuesday, October 10, police said.