'Nuisance' e-bikes and e-scooters seized by police

The vehicles seized will be crushed, say police

Ten illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road bikes have been seized in a police crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Most of the riders of the "nuisance" vehicles had no insurance or a licence, Lancashire Police said.

The force said the vehicles, which were confiscated in Blackburn, will be crushed.

Police said that as a result of the operation a man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, money laundering, failing to stop and dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation, the force added.

The move was part of Operation Centurion, an initiative targeting anti-social behaviour including the illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and general motorbike nuisance.

Roads Policing Inspector Dean Skelton said: "This operation means that ten nuisance vehicles have now been removed from the streets and are no longer able to cause an issue for those living in the area."

He added that vehicle nuisance and anti-social driving was one of the top issues raised by the local community, and said the force would continue operations to act on these concerns.