Two teenagers due in court after spate of motorbike thefts

By Alan Weston
Published 27th Feb 2024, 15:45 BST
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Two Skelmersdale teenagers were due to appear in court today after the theft of motorbikes.

The incidents took place in West Lancashire over the weekend.

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Lancashire Police were called at around 4.25pm on Sunday (February 25) to reports of an attempted theft of a vehicle in Roby Mill.

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It was reported a group of youths tried to take a motorbike from the address before being disturbed.

Soon after, officers attempted to stop a motorbike being driven erratically. After a chase on foot, a man and a teenager were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motorbike and a number of driving offences.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Ben Rowlands, 18, of Flordon, Skelmersdale is charged with arson, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving.

A 17 year old, also from Skelmersdale is charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving and driving without a license and insurance.

Both were due to appear in court today.