Two suspected bicycle thieves have been ordered to stay out of Sussex after they were arrested by officers from the Sussex Police Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU).
The Brighton Neighbourhood Policing Team has been investigating a series of bicycle thefts and incidents at Brighton Marina and the Palace Pier late last month.
On Thursday (31 March), SEU officers were on patrol in Brighton when they were alerted to reports of suspects matching the description of those involved in another bicycle theft at Brighton Marina.
The suspects were tracked travelling north through Old Steine, New Road, Jubilee Street and then near the Prince Regent Leisure Centre.
Officers on foot then detained two suspects in North Place.
A 16-year-old boy, from Sidcup, Kent, and an 18-year-old man from the Dartford area were both arrested on suspicion of six counts of theft of a pedal cycle, common assault and using threatening or abusive behaviour likely to provoke fear of immediate unlawful violence.
They have been released on police bail on condition that they do not to enter Sussex. Meanwhile, the investigation continues.
Advice for keeping your bicycle safe and secure is available on the Sussex Police website here.
My bike was stolen at the marina Asda recently. Any chance the police will be returning bikes to their owners?