Swadlincote Police tracked down a stolen bike used by a motorcyclist who went through a speed camera 'many times' - and made an obscene gesture as he was doing it.

Dubbed by the town's Safer Neighbourhood Team as 'Easy Rider', he was caught on camera on the A511 at Woodville.

But the bike was tracked down to Warwick Avenue in Midway, and loaded on to the back of a truck.

The bike was then found to have been stolen from Albert Village last month.

And the rider was so keen to get away that he left a helmet and jumper.

But a post on the SNT Facebook page says they will be able to use forensics to track him down and the Police commented it was a 'good day'.

Their message reads: "Recently we were asked if we could track down the lovely easy rider of this motorbike by DSI Millichip on our CREST team.

"As you can see on the photo they thought it would be funny to make a rude gesture to us as they passed through the speed camera on the A511, Woodville (one of many times).

"With a promise of dinner from the Sergeant to whoever found it, time was of the essence.

"The Rookie and Reece from the Police stepped up and located the motorbike parked up on Warwick Avenue, Midway on Sunday evening.

"It looked to have been a surprise for the rider with them leaving us their helmet and jumper on the bike.

"Don't worry, we have taken them for safe keeping and a little bit of forensic work.

"To top off a good day, the bike was bearing false registration plates and the true identity showed it was stolen from Albert Village in May.

"I think that's a good win for SNT!"