Officers recovered a bicycle and multiple tools during the operation

A man has been arrested after a series of bicycle thefts in Selly Oak, Birmingham.

Officers from West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team made the arrest following reports of a bike being stolen from Pritchatts Road on Wednesday night (October 21).

Police were alerted to the theft and, with the help of a tracking device fitted to the stolen bicycle, carried out a search of the surrounding area.

A 44-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft and going equipped for theft.

Officers also recovered a bicycle and multiple tools during the operation.

Following further enquiries, the suspect was arrested in connection with two additional bicycle thefts in the area.

He remains in police custody for questioning.

Police have confirmed that Operation Skybridge officers will continue patrolling Selly Oak in a bid to tackle crime and address concerns raised by local residents.