Electric scooters seized from children in Shrewsbury
The seizures come after a major crackdown in Telford.
Police say they seized two e-scooters being ridden by children in Shrewsbury.
West Mercia Police said that four youngsters had been seen riding on the vehicles in the town centre - before they were confiscated by an officer on the beat.
Shrewsbury Police posted an image of the scooters on social media and said: “One of the concerns regularly raised with us by residents, businesses and visitors are the use of electric scooters in pedestrian areas of Shrewsbury Town Centre.
“At approximately 5.15pm on August 27, PC Bourne was patrolling the town centre when he located four children riding on two electric scooters.
“Following enquiries, both scooters were seized.
“We understand the concerns of those who feel unsafe when scooters are ridden through crowded areas, particularly where there are families, elderly residents and people with mobility needs in the area.
“We have listened to your concerns and will continue to take action where offences are identified.”
The seizures come after yesterday Telford Police revealed that they had seized 19 of the vehicles in a crackdown over concerns about their use in Telford Town Centre.