Police have launched a bicycle crime prevention initiative, aimed at promoting the importance of taking proper bicycle security measures after a rise in bicycle thefts in the area.

Neighbourhood Policing Teams are offering free bicycle-marking to members of the public at the following places:

• Morecambe Library, 3rd January 2015,10am-2pm

• Heysham Library, 10th January, 10am-1pm; and Halton Skate Park, 6-8.00pm

• Nether Kellet Village Hall, January 11, 3-5pm; and Over Kellet Village Hall, 6-8.00pm

• Anyone with information about bicycle thefts can contact police on 101.