E-bike rider fell off in front of police in Penwortham

Officers were on patrol in Penwortham following several weeks of reports of Sur-Ron electric dirt bikes being ridden dangerously on roads, pavements and footpaths.

While in an area off Pope Lane, they spotted two riders wearing balaclavas heading towards their marked police van.

An electric bike was seized in Penwortham after one of the riders skidded off right in front of police (Image: South Ribble Police/Facebook)

On seeing officers, the pair attempted to turn around and make off, but one rider lost control and skidded off his bike in front of them.

He was detained and searched under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, but nothing was found.

Police said it quickly became clear the rider was underage and did not hold a driving licence.

He was also found to have no insurance and was not wearing an approved crash helmet.

He was reported for summons for riding otherwise than in accordance with a licence, riding without insurance and riding without protective headgear.

The bike was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act and will be destroyed.