POLICE seized a stolen motorbike they found hidden near to the Dream statue earlier today (Friday).

The Yamaha R6 was recovered by officers from the former Sutton Manor Colliery site on the afternoon of August 2.

The stolen motorbikeThe stolen motorbike (Image: Merseyside Police)

The vehicle has been returned to its owner, police say.

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In a statement, police in St Helens said: "Yamaha R6 seized this afternoon from the Dream site in Sutton Manor.

"Hidden, but not hidden well enough!

"Straight back to the rightful keeper where it belongs."