A BIKE hire scheme that launched only launched on Monday has already hit problems with one left in a tree.

A fleet of 75 Beryl Bikes are positioned at stands at key attractions and transport hubs in Hereford, but instead, one was found in a tree near the skatepark last Wednesday.

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The company said the public should report bikes left unsafely.

"This tree is quite clearly not a designated bay, so we can only apologise to local residents and continue our efforts to remove any bikes parked unsafely.

"We would encourage members of the local public to get in touch with any concerns regarding the whereabouts of our bikes, so the scheme's bikes remain available."