Worcester Cathedral riverside path e-scooter hit and run

A man described as a "skinny" 17-year-old was on an e-scooter, which are banned on the streets of Worcester, in Kleve Walk when he crashed into two pedestrians and left the scene without stopping.

The incident comes after West Mercia Police revealed there is "no legal way" to drive e-scooters in the city and it would seize any it saw.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after the crash on Saturday on the cathedral riverside path.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Did you see a collision between an e-scooter and two pedestrians on the river path by the cathedral on Saturday afternoon?

"At around 3.55pm, the scooter collided with two pedestrians on Kleve Walk and left the scene without stopping.

"If you saw anything or are able to assist with any information to help to identify the rider of the scooter, please contact PC Cath Broadfield at catherine.broadfield@westmercia.police.uk.

The rider is described as a white man, 6 feet tall, skinny, with a pale complexion, short brown hair and patchy brown facial hair.

He was wearing a dark top.

In April, police revealed they plan to seize all e-scooters they saw being ridden in Worcester.

At the time, PCSO Kyle Westwood said: "Due to the nuisance being caused by certain individuals, the police are now taking robust action and will be seizing all E-Scooters we come across under Section 165a Road Traffic Act 1988.

"This is because, at this time, E-Scooters are classified as motor vehicles, meaning to ride one legally, its riders must obtain the correct insurance, which is currently not possible.

"If you have any information, such as hotspots, in the area where these Scooters are being ridden, please notify us via 101."

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