Stolen motorbike set on fire in Illingworth

Fire officers attended a motorbike fire on wasteland in Illingworth this afternoon.

The bike, which is believed to have been stolen, was abandoned on land off Turner Avenue South.

When a crew from Illingworth arrived at 2.40pm they used one hose reel to extinguish the flames.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Police also attended the scene.