Knife seized after electric bike crash

Police seized a knife and arrested a suspect after being called to an electric bike crash in Nottingham.

Officers attended Goose Gate around 4pm on Sunday (29 December) following reports the bike had been in collision with two people in a pedestrianised area.

They discovered the bike rider was hurt and was lying in the street.

He was taken to hospital and later found to have suffered injuries which are not believed to be life-altering or life-threatening.

Officers recovered the knife nearby after taking accounts from members of the public.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife in a public place, riding an electric bike without due care and attention and while unfit through drugs.

Inspector Dan Buckle, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Officers at the scene should be commended for recovering this knife and taking it out of harm’s way.

“Electric bikes, as well as electric scooter, can pose a significant risk to other road users, pedestrians and to the riders themselves.

“We have recently targeted areas of the city centre to crack down on illegal use of these devices, seizing bikes and educating riders about the laws surrounding their use.”

Under current legislation private e-scooters cannot be ridden on public highways or in public spaces.

Electric bicycles, meanwhile, are legal to use across the country but must not exceed an output of 250 watts or travel faster than 15.5mph.