Big turnout at Derry event this morning which aims to thwart bike thieves in the city

An event in Derry which aims to thwart bike thieves has been hailed as a big success.

Cycling group Sustrans team up to host the bike marking event at Ebrington Square.

If a bike is marked then police will be able to locate the owner if it is stolen and then recovered.

A spokesperson for the police said the event had been a big success they intend another event later this month.