Theft-prone bicycles confiscated

Police are confiscating bicycles which are left unattended in Lancashire to try to reduce theft.

Officers in St Annes will be putting a lock on bicycles which are not secured, or taking them to the police station to be reclaimed by their owners.

Lancashire Police said the move followed a spate of thefts in the area.

Officers will also be out speaking to cyclists about keeping their bikes safe and a community bus will offer free security coding.