Man arrested over Thanet bike thefts

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Officers investigating reports of bicycles stolen in Thanet have arrested a man.

Kent Police were called to a property in Marine Gardens, Margate at 3.40pm yesterday (July 18) following a report of a man behaving suspiciously.

Five bicycles were recovered from the scene, all of which are believed to be stolen from the Thanet area.

Officers have been in contact with the owners of the bicycles.

A 39-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

He currently remains in custody while enquiries are ongoing.