A man and a teenager have been arrested after an electric bike nearly hit members of the public in Woodchurch on Thursday, August 20. Merseyside Police spotted two men riding a black and gold Sur-Ron bike on Hoole Road at around 6.15pm.
They fled from officers, nearly hitting members of the public before being traced to Ford Way, police said. A 20-year-old man from Greasby was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. A 17-year-old boy from Woodchurch was arrested on suspicion of breach of a criminal behaviour order, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, driving a motor vehicle without a licence, theft of a vehicle and drug driving after officers searched him and found wraps of cannabis.
Bike recovered and suspects in custody
The Sur-Ron bike was later recovered. The suspects have been taken to a police station, where they remain in custody and will be interviewed.
Chief Superintendent Mark Wiggins said: “These two arrests send a clear message that we will continue to take robust action, seize any dangerous vehicles and pursue those using them to commit crime in our community.
Operation Gears targets criminal use of bikes
“Operation Gears is focused on tackling the criminal use of bikes that continues to cause harm to our communities. We know these vehicles are often linked to anti-social behaviour, drug supply and wider organised criminality, allowing offenders to move quickly and evade police.
“Illicit drugs like cannabis also brings violence, exploitation and misery to our communities and we are committed to identifying and prosecuting those responsible.”
