Local Priorities : E-Bikes and E-Scooters

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding ASB - Environmental (When a person’s actions affect the wider environment, such as public spaces or buildings), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

You told us you’re fed up of antisocial behaviour caused by illegal e-bikes and scooters – so Skem cops decided to do something about it!

The local Neighbourhood Policing Team worked with West Lancs Task Force and our Road Policing Unit to stop and seize bikes and scooters being ridden illegally, particularly in the Old Skem and Birch Green areas. In total, four e-scooters and four electric bikes were taken off our roads. As they were all seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act, they’re off to the crusher!

In addition, one male was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. He was arrested and has been released under investigation.

Last week’s operation also benefited from Lancashire Constabulary’s new specialist bike fleet. The six on and off-road bikes, equipped with lights and sirens, enable trained officers to patrol areas previously difficult to access with standard vehicles.

It is part of Operation Centurion, a county-wide initiative targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB) including the illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and general motorbike nuisance.

If you have any information about off-road vehicles being ridden illegally or anti-socially, please call 101 or email westlancsnpt@lancashire.police.uk

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Op. Centurion is Lancashire Constabulary’s county-wide response to anti-social behaviour, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw. As part of this targeted operation, each district of Lancashire is currently benefitting from additional foot patrols to target areas identified as ASB hotspots.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.lancashire.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online webpage Home - Lancashire Constabulary - Report Online or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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