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Published: 2:38 pm April 17, 2023
Updated: 10:22 am October 8, 2025
A Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiast Has Thanked Kent Police And Other Partners For Reuniting Him With His Stolen Bike After 27 Years

West Malling farmer Stephen Betts reported the theft of his 1949 Ariel Red Hunter in 1996 and despite an investigation at the time it was not possible to locate the person responsible.

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He thought the 500cc bike had gone forever until being notified by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) earlier this year that a new owner had applied to register it.

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