Police replace bike stolen from man, 83
An 83-year-old whose bicycle was stolen in September is back in the saddle thanks to police.
Officers presented Derrick Bestwick with a bicycle which had been confiscated from a suspected criminal.
Pc Charlotte Dickens, a beat officer for central Loughborough arranged the donation after she heard Mr Bestwick relied on two wheels to get around town.
Mr Bestwick said: "I am really grateful for the bike, as without it I struggle to get around because of my knee. The police have been fantastic."
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Pc Dickens said: "It seemed such a pity that Mr Bestwick was without his bike and having trouble getting out.
"I've managed to get him a bike lock as well, so he should be able to get around a little easier."
The bike which she presented to him had been seized by the force under the Proceeds of Crime Act, which enables officers to confiscated property, cash and assets paid for by crime.
A 18-year-old man has been charged with stealing Mr Bestwick's cycle, a further theft and a burglary.
He is being held in custody and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Comments
by Fruit_Gum
Thursday, November 01 2012, 1:23PM
“Fantastic! What a great idea to help someone who really benefits from this kindness and obviously appreciates it.
Well done to the police - helping the community is what it's all about.”