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BBC News
17 hours ago
- BBC News
Essex Police seizes dozens of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes
Almost 60 e-bikes and e-scooters that were being driven illegally have been seized by police as part of a Police said it had confiscated 58 illegally ridden vehicles since March in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Currently, it is only legal to ride an e-scooter on private land or in a city that is part of a government-regulated Steve Wells, from Essex Police, said: "Anyone walking in a pedestrianised area shouldn't have to be on high alert that someone might be hurtling towards them on an e-bike or e-scooter." Officers warned riders that ignorance of the law was no excuse if caught. Electrically assisted pedal cycles are legal to ride providing they cannot travel beyond 15.5mph. Officers said, however, they had seen e-bikes travelling at speeds that exceeded the limit, as well as pedal bikes that have been converted to have throttles akin to a centre of Southend-on-Sea has is covered by a Public Space Protection Order, which prohibits any form of cycling or e-scooter order does not apply to police officers on Wells said: "The irresponsible use of e-scooters and e-bikes is an issue we've been tackling for some time. "The public don't like them, they're dangerous and in the wrong hands can cause serious injuries." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CNA
21 hours ago
- CNA
MHA seconding officers to help deal with etomidate abusers: Shanmugam
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CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Shooting on I-880 in San Leandro caused temporary highway closure
A shooting on Interstate 880 in San Leandro temporarily shut down part of the highway on Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol said. Southbound I-880 was closed from Davis Street to Marine Boulevard just before 4 p.m. and was reopened not long after. The CHP said no one was injured, and officers were at the scene investigating.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Manchester Airport
Airport accused 'feared police would kill him' One of two brothers accused of assaulting officers trying to arrest him says he was "frightened".
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Man guilty of Manchester Airport attack on police officers
A man has been found guilty of attacking two female police officers during a large violent disturbance at Manchester Airport. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
