Police in Herefordshire have seized an e-scooter. Officers in the Bromyard area of the county have seen a recent increase in the number of reports of anti-social behaviour over recent weeks.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:
“I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Anti-social behaviour – general, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.
“Bromyard SNT have received an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour around Bromyard in recent weeks.
“Part of this behaviour has involved the use of illegal E-scooters, illegal Modified E-bikes and illegal off road motorbikes.
“This evening whilst on patrol Bromyard SNT have stopped and seized an illegal E-scooter being used in Cruxwell Street.
“At this time, it is illegal in the UK to use an e-scooter that you privately own on public roads, pavements and cycle lanes.
“A privately owned E-scooter can only be used on private land with land owners permission. Using a privately owned E scooter in the public domain can land you with fines and penalty points on drivers licence.
“Privately owned E scooters being used in the public domain will also be seized by police.
“If anyone wishes to report issues of anti social behaviour within your community please call 101 or report online at the West Mercia Police website.
“If you witness anti-social behaviour that is actively taking place please call 999 straight away.”
