'My lifeline motorbike was stolen from outside my house - but police say my CCTV footage isn't enough'

A dad-of-three whose motorbike was stolen from outside his home has spoken of his frustration with the way his case has been dealt with by police.

Keith Anderson, from Wigan, relies on his motorbike to get to work as a palliative carer. But when he went to use his Honda CBR600F motorbike on Tuesday (April 11), his wife noticed the vehicle had vanished from outside the family's home.

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He reported the theft to GMP, but claims he was told by a 101 call handler that even though he has CCTV footage outside his house, if the image isn't clear, there's nothing they can do. He claims no police officers have contacted him or been to visit him since making the report.

GMP say they will take action in the case if new evidence comes to light.

Speaking to the M.E.N, he said: "We were about to take the kids out and we went outside and my wife asked where my bike was. I thought she was joking at first.

"But then I noticed it had actually gone. After speaking to the local bike community we believe someone has been using it to joyride. We think we have an idea of where it is.

"I contacted police but they just gave me a crime reference number and said even if I have CCTV, unless it's a clear image, they can't do anything. They've not come out to see me."

Keith says despite the lack of response from police, people around him have rallied to help. A gofundme page has been set up, and someone has offered him the use of a free bike.

"The response from the local community has been amazing," he said. "Because of the way I work with local charities, someone has set up a fundraising page and someone has given me a bike for free. I can't thank people enough.