A MAN has been charged after a spate of bike thefts in Great Sankey.

Police say the man, from Whittle Hall, was arrested on Tuesday with the help of the police helicopter.

It follows a spate of thefts, many from Great Sankey Neighbourhood hub.

The man has been charged with five offences and remanded to appear in court later in the week.

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