A MOTORCYCLE that had been stolen without the owners' knowledge was discovered by police officers as they patrolled on pedal cycles.

The machine, a KTM 125 Duke with a 2018 registration, was spotted abandoned in a park at Tadpole Garden Village on Sunday night. Officers were out on their bikes in response to re;ports of criminal damage in the area.

Swindon North Police said: "We attended the registered keepers address, who were unaware the motorcycle had even been stolen."

They appealed for anyone who might have seen anything suspicious between 6pm and 10pm in the area of Greene Street and Millais Close to contact them on 101.

Early on Sunday morning police recovered two stolen motorcycles in Pinehurst and arrested a rider for theft.

Motorcycle owners have been urged to make sure their machines are left as secure as possible