THREE boys aged as young as 12 were arrested this morning after a motorbike was stolen from outside a home.

Police received reports of the theft at an address on Moorside, off Grange Avenue in Latchford, at around 7am today, Monday.

Officers arrested a trio of youths - aged 12, 13 and 16 and from Warrington - on suspicion of theft in connection with the incident.

They remain in custody this afternoon.

A Cheshire Police spokesman said: “Around 7.08am on Monday, May 30, police were called to reports of theft of a motorcycle from an address on Moorside.

“Officers were deployed to the scene, and three youths were subsequently arrested in connection to the incident.

“The boys – aged 12,13 and 16 – have all been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. The trio, who are all from the local area, are all being held in police custody where they are assisting officers with their enquiries.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact the force on 101, quoting incident number IML1281243, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.