Westoe Crown incident in South Shields: Police investigating after group attempt to steal a motorbike in South Shields

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Police are investigating an incident at the Westoe Crown housing estate in South Shields after reports that a group of males attempted to steal a motorbike.

Northumbria Police received a report of suspicious activity yesterday, Thursday January 26.

A Force spokesperson said: "Shortly before 3.15pm yesterday (Thursday) police received a report of suspicious activity on Hutton Row, South Shields.

"It was reported a group of males tried to steal a motorbike parked in the nearby area, before leaving the scene.

"Police were deployed and an investigation is ongoing."