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12
Oct
Police arrest e-bike rider who rode on pavement in Harrogate
Police have arrested a man who was riding an e-bike dangerously in Harrogate.
Officers said the man, who was in his 20s, was seen riding the bike while wearing a balaclava on Sunday (October 11) at 10.15pm.
North Yorkshire Police said the man was seen going onto the Empress roundabout before turning onto Knaresborough Road. He failed to stop for officers, even after blue lights were activated.
The man down travelled down Granby Road, joined a footpath and narrowly missed a pedestrian before leaving the path travelling off road on the Stray, adjacent to Skipton Road.
Officers continued to pursue the bike off road where it turned right onto Claro Road. While turning onto Ainsty Road, the rider attempted to mount the curb but in doing so lost control of the bike and came off with no injuries sustained.
A force statement said:
Officers quickly detained the rider. A 20 year old man from the Harrogate area was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving, and driving with no insurance.
Whilst officers search the rider, cannabis is located on his person and he is further arrested for possession of cannabis.
The man remains in custody whilst the investigation continues. Ref. 12260200410.
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