Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized from Blackburn streets in police crackdown

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 15:54

By Central Radio News

Illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road bikes have been seized from the streets in Blackburn as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Last week, Saturday 27th September, officers from the Blackburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, Roads Policing Unit, and Drone Team supported by the National Police Air Service targeted Blackburn, seizing ten vehicles, most of which were seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act for not having insurance or a license and will be crushed.

Officers also arrested one man on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, money laundering, failing to stop and dangerous driving. He has since been released under investigation.

It is part of Operation Centurion, a county-wide initiative targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB) including the illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and general motorbike nuisance.

Roads Policing Inspector, Dean Skelton said: “This operation means that ten nuisance vehicles have now been removed from the streets and are no longer able to cause an issue for those living in the area, but we’re not going to stop there and will continue operations like this.

“Vehicle nuisance and anti-social driving is one of the top issues raised to us by the local community through our Lancashire Talking survey and hopefully these operations show you that we are listening and we are acting on your concerns.”

To report nuisance vehicles such as e-bikes, e-scooters, or quads in public areas, or to find out more, visit the dedicated ASB page: www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/lancashire-tackling-asb.

Information can also be passed to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. You can also call 101 or 999 in an emergency.