Nuneaton teen arrested after motorbike reportedly stolen at knifepoint

The bike was spotted and the vehicle was brought to a controlled stop by Warwickshire Police.

A 19-year-old man from Nuneaton has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been released pending further investigation.

He was arrested after a motorbike was reportedly stolen from outside Dempster Court at knifepoint on the 1st of July.

On Sunday 2nd July, the bike and rider were spotted and the vehicle was brought to a controlled stop by Warwickshire Police.

The 19-year-old was then arrested and has since been released pending further investigation.

Sergeant Ryan Price said “The stolen bike was recovered and a suspect arrested in under 24 hours – a great result for police in Nuneaton.

“Violent crime will always be met with a swift response – we will not tolerate it in our communities.”