A MOTORBIKE was involved in a crash with two cars on Sunday afternoon shortly after it had been stolen. 

Police were called initially to reports of a bike having been stolen on Laffak Road shortly after 1pm.

Meanwhile, shortly afterwards, the motorbike was driven on Blackbrook Road, crashing with a blue Mazda and red Nissan Qashqai.

Police say the crash was "damage-only" with no injuries suffered and an investigation remains ongoing.

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A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We can confirm we received a report of a stolen motorbike on Laffak Road, in St Helens, at around 1.05pm on Sunday, July 16.

"It was further reported shortly afterwards that the motorbike was driven on Blackbrook Road and this led to a damage-only collision involving a blue Mazda and red Nissan Qashqai."

He added: "Our inquiries into this incident are ongoing. If you have any information, DM @MerPolCC, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 23000640241."