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Illegal e-bikes and off-road vehicles seized

Lancashire Police Damaged red and black quad bike on the back of a recovery vehicle, with a road worker in a high-visibility jacket securing it. The quad bike has visible front-end damage and muddy tyres. Trees, hedges and a road warning sign can be seen in the background.Lancashire Police
All the vehicles seized will be destroyed, Lancashire Police said

Illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road bikes have been seized across a city centre as police try to tackle anti-social behaviour.

In response to community concerns about the misuse of e-bikes and e-scooters, officers seized 27 vehicles from Preston city centre on Sunday, Lancashire Police said.

These vehicles will now be destroyed.

Insp Adam Pearson said: "Removing these vehicles helps make our streets safer and sends a clear message that this behaviour will not be tolerated."

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