A teenager has been charged after a police pursuit in Blackpool yesterday (February 9).
Officers say an e-bike was seen being ridden dangerously and allegedly failed to stop for officers on Central Drive, at around 1.30pm on Sunday.
It was reported that the e-bike entered Stanley Park for a considerable time before returning to the roads
The chase ended at 2.25pm on New Bonney Street when the e-bike was brought to a stop by our officers.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested.
He has been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop. He’s been bailed to appear before Preston Youth Court, on February 25.
A police spokesperson said: “A teenager has been charged by Lancashire Police after a pursuit in Blackpool yesterday.
“An e-bike was seen being ridden dangerously and failed to stop for our officers on Central Drive, at 1.28pm on Sunday.
“During a pursuit which included use of the police helicopter and a number of officers on the road, the e-bike entered Stanley Park for a considerable time before returning to the road network.
“The pursuit ended at 2.25pm on New Bonney Street when the ebike was brought to a stop by our officers.
“A 17-year-old boy was arrested.
“He’s now been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop. He’s been bailed to appear before Preston Youth Court on February 25.”
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