Andrew Mitchell 'to sell plebgate bike on eBay'

Andrew Mitchell arriving at Downing Street on his now infamous bike Credit: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Former Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell is reported to be putting his bicycle up for sale as it has become a liability after the 'plebgate' scandal.

A friend of the the Sutton Coldfield MP is quoted in several papers as saying that the bike is now too recognisable and has been targeted by thieves twice and tourists and supporters have been stopping the MP to have photographs taken with it.

Mr Mitchell's friend is quoted in the The Times (£) as saying:

ITV News tried to contact Andrew Mitchell's office but received no reply.