E-Scooter ridden 'in an anti-social manner' in Chorley seized by police but young rider flees

Chorley Police seize an E-Scooter following an anti-social incident in town but rider flees.
By Aimee Seddon
Published 15th Oct 2022, 18:12 BST
Updated 15th Oct 2022, 18:16 BST
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Police say that whilst patrolling Chorley this afternoon (October, 15), members of the public approached them about the presence of an E-Scooter being ridden in an anti social manner whereby it nearly caused harm to members of the public, including some elderly members of the community who were out shopping.

They “swiftly” seized the E-Scooter under Section 59 Of the Police Reform Act, but whilst attempting to get the young male rider’s details he made off from police.

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Chorley Police would like to speak to a young man riding a now seized E-Scooter in town.Chorley Police would like to speak to a young man riding a now seized E-Scooter in town.
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A Chorley Police spokerson said: “If you and your parents would like to come to Chorley Police Station we can happily discuss the E-Scooter as well as the offences of driving without a licence & insurance in addition to careless and inconsiderate driving.

“As part of our County wide Operation named Op Propulsion we will where necessary seize these items when they are causing harassment, alarm, distress and or annoyance to the public.”