E-bikes seized and ‘removed from the roads’ in Newick
Two e-bikes have been seized and ‘removed from the roads’ in Newick, police have reported.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “In response to concerns raised by local residents and councillors around anti-social driving and the dangerous use of off-road and illegal e-bikes, officers have been carrying out targeted patrols in Newick.
“While on patrol late last night (September 17), local Police Community Support Officers observed two electric motorbikes being ridden in an anti-social manner.
“To avoid unnecessarily escalating the situation or creating further risks within the village, officers maintained observations from a distance and monitored the riders' movements.
“The riders were safely followed to the King George V Playing Field, Allington Road, where they were directed to stop and get off the bikes; subsequently both e-bikes were seized and removed from the roads by PCSOs under Section 59 powers.
“We hope this result reassures residents that concerns about anti-social and dangerous riding in the village are being addressed, while providing some respite to those affected by this behaviour.
“Residents are encouraged to continue reporting incidents to police at the time, contact us online or by calling 101.
“In an emergency always call 999.”