Two teenagers who pinched a motorbike and recklessly drove it across King George V Playing fields arrested

Officers recieved multiple calls from distressed locals after two 17-year-old boys were spotted driving a motorbike dangerously on King George V Playing fields, in Cosham, this morning (July 16).

The police have now taken to social media to provide an update saying they attended the playing fields upon receiving the calls at 10.40am, where they recovered the bike, which was stolen.

As a result, the two teenagers, from Portsmouth, were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of cannabis, and they remain in custody.

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