Great Yarmouth Police have held a free bike marking session in St George's Park.

People were able to bring their bicycles along and have them security marked and registered by officers on to the National Bike Register for free. 

The event saw 30 bicycles marked and also gave police officers an opportunity to talk to people about any issues they have with crime in the town centre area.

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The marking process not only acts as a deterrent to potential bike thieves, but also increases the likelihood of an owner being reunited with the bike if it is stolen.

A statement from Great Yarmouth Police said: "Thirty bicycles were registered on the day, and we also took the opportunity to speak to people walking through and to local residents and businesses in response to reports of recent crime in the area."

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