A man has been arrested after a motorbike was reportedly stolen in County Durham.

Several police vehicles were spotted parked along High Bondgate, in Bishop Auckland, on Monday (October 28) after reports of the theft of a motorbike. 

Pictures taken from the scene showed two police vans and a police car parked beside the roundabout that connects the street with North Bondgate and Finkle Street. 

Reports suggest the incident concluded when an individual was arrested in a field, with a video online showing officers leading one man away.

Footage also shows a police helicopter hovering above a field. However, it has not been confirmed if the helicopter activity or footage from the field is linked to the incident.

Durham Constabulary has however confirmed that a man - aged in his 20s - has been arrested in connection with the incident. It is not known if he is still in police custody.

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The bike has since been recovered. 

A force spokesperson said: "Police were called shortly after 11am today to High Bondgate, Bishop Auckland following reports of the theft of a motorbike.  

"Officers attended the area and arrested a man in his 20s in connection with the incident. The bike has been recovered."