OFFICERS from South Lakes police recovered a stolen quad bike one hour after it was stolen.

Police were first called out following a report of a stolen quad bike late on Sunday evening.

One quad bike was taken from its owner, which police were soon able to recover.

A spokesperson from South Lake Police said : "Team recovered a stolen quad bike only one hour after it had been stolen and then stashed nearby.

"One very happy owner."

The incident took place in Kendal.