Overview

• On July 23, officers on Stonebridge Lane spotted a 19-year-old riding a modified e-bike at over 40 mph and pursued him after he narrowly missed a pedestrian
• The rider from Old Swan was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drug driving, failure to stop, driving without a licence and lacking third-party insurance
• Police drove onto the bike’s rear wheel to force the suspect off and secure his detention before seizing the machine
• Inspection revealed the e-bike could reach more than 50 mph and had worn tyres, no rear brake and non-functioning pedals, far exceeding the 15.5 mph limit
• Under Operation Gears, Merseyside units are using on-the-spot seizure and 48-hour destruction powers and urging the public to report illegal electric bikes