Two people have been charged after a motorcycle was allegedly stolen in a North Yorkshire coastal town.

As The Press reported, North Yorkshire Police said the blue Suzuki was taken from Whitby, outside an address on the West Cliff at about 3.40am yesterday (Thursday, August 29).

Today the force said a 43-year-old man has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft or a motor vehicle.

A 17-year-old boy has also been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).

They were both remanded in custody to appear at York Magistrates Court today.