Essex Police's Chelmsford team seized this e-scooter from a member of the public
POLICE have seized an e-scooter after stopping a rider in Chelmsford.
Essex Police's Chelmsford team confiscated the vehicle from a member of the public on Tuesday evening.
Officers said he ignored advice and decided to use the vehicle just seconds after being spoken to.
He has also been issued with a fixed penalty notice.
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A spokesman said: "This e-scooter was seized tonight after the rider ignored advice from officers and decided to use it 20 seconds later.
"Amazingly he was also giving a lift to a young child and using his mobile phone.
"The rider has now lost this e-scooter and will be receiving a fixed penalty notice in the post."
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