Police in Oxfordshire have seized an E-Scooter after spotting it being ridden “illegally”.
The incident occurred during a late shift on Saturday, November 2 as officers were on patrol in Abingdon town centre.
They sighted and seized another E-Scooter due to it being illegally ridden on Stert Street.
The rider and their parents were given advice about the use of an E-Scooter.
Abingdon Neighbourhood officers also assisted ICR with the arrest of an outstanding offender on the Vineyard.
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The force published a photograph of the E-Scooter on social media along with an update on the seizure.
Members of the public commended the work and took the time to comment on the use of E-Scooters.
One person said: “Good it is about time because we are all fed up with these E-Scooters on the paths almost knocking people down.”
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