Teenager arrested after city e-bike phone thefts

Cambridgeshire Police said a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft from a person and remained in custody

A teenager is the second person to be arrested in connection with a series of mobile phone thefts by people on e-bikes and e-scooters.

People were were targeted across Cambridge earlier this month, with incidents in Newmarket Road, Trumpington Road, Jesus Lane, Parker's Piece, Midsummer Common, Emmanuel Street and Christ's Pieces.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of theft and taken into custody at Parkside police station.

Cambridgeshire Police previously said a 20-year-old man from the city was arrested on Monday on suspicion of theft and robbery.

He was also questioned on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, attempted theft of a motor vehicle, theft of a pedal cycle, possession of cannabis and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 33-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon.

Both men previously arrested were released on bail until 16 February.

Officers who carried out a warrant found suspected stolen e-bikes, bicycles and a moped, alongside two zombie-style knives.

At the time of the thefts, police said they were investigating nine incidents that took place in the city between 8 and 10 November.

People with Apple phones are being urged to consider disabling the iPhone control centre on the locked screen in their settings to prevent thieves being able to put the phone in "aeroplane" mode when the device is locked.