Police seized an e-scooter from a man who was spotted speeding down a busy street in Manchester city centre.
In a social media post this morning (Friday), the force said officers on patrol spotted the man on Market Street. He was seen 'riding at speed' on his e-scooter through the busy area, which is usually packed with people and is currently lined with Christmas Market stalls.
Officers seized the e-scooter from the man. Police posted pictures of it on social media.
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An officer wrote: "#Projectservator officers from the Transport Unit have been deployed to the City Centre around the Xmas Markets on Market Street and St Annes Square, during the deployment officers seized an e-scooter from a male riding at speed through busy pedestrian areas on Market Street."
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