TWO 19-year-old men have been charged in connection with the theft of a motorbike in Prescot.

Police had made two arrests in connection with the theft after a vehicle was recovered by officers along with items including a set of pliers in the early hours of April 18.

Rhys Reilly, 19, of Holden Road, Prescot and Macauley Miller, 19, of Chestnut Close, Whiston have been charged with theft of a motor vehicle.

Police say the pair are due in court on June 19.