Bike theft triggers security concerns

The mother of a bike theft victim in Cheshire is calling for more security to prevent the same ordeal from happening again.

Kath Wheawell’s 14-year-old son Adam had his bike stolen along with another from outside Bewsey Farm Community Centre.

Adam, who suffers from autism, was at an Army Cadets meeting when the incident took place. Mrs Wheawell said: "Adam is so upset about his bike being stolen. People don’t think of the knock-on effect of their actions and the impact it has on lives."

Adam now has to take the bus to school and is unable to get to cadets because of the bike theft, which is the only time he gets to go out.

Mrs Wheawell is urging Cheshire County Council to set up secure bicycle racks to prevent any further bike thefts.

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