Police seize e-scooter in Shrewsbury as crackdown continues
Officers have again reminded people the vehicles are not legal to ride on public roads and paths
Police have seized another e-scooter after officers spotted it while on patrol in Shrewsbury.
West Mercia Police said the rider was stopped in the Harlescott area of the town.
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It is the latest e-scooter seized in the county after a crackdown in Telford and Shrewsbury in recent weeks.
A post from Shrewsbury Police on social media said: “Yesterday, PC Dexter from Harlescott and Sundorne SNT seized an e-scooter, whilst on patrol in Harlescott.
“The rider was stopped, and the scooter seized for no tax and insurance.
“We recognise that e-scooters are readily accessible to buy, but please be aware that they are not legal to ride on public roads, paths, or land unless part a rent-to-ride scheme.”