Police have issued guidance on keeping motorbikes safe from being targeted by thieves. 

Bromsgrove SNT said they were focusing on motorbike security as part of their "ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community". 

As part of this commitment, officers have issued some advice and security tips to keep belongings safe. 

This includes using quality locks, secure storage, covering bikes, having an alarm system, installing a ground anchor, using multiple locks, parking in a well-lit area, tracking your bike, making sure it is insured, using an invisible ink marking system and registering the bike on a national database. 

A spokesperson for Bromsgrove SNT said: "As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community, we are focusing on motorbike security.

"Motorbikes are a popular and valuable means of transport, but they can also be a target for thieves.

"We want to offer you some practical tips and advice to help keep your motorbike secure at home.

"For further information or to discuss any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Together, we can keep Bromsgrove a safe and secure place to live."