Man arrested and suspected stolen electric bike and drugs seized following incident in West Derby

We have arrested a man, and seized a suspected stolen electric bike and drugs following an incident in West Derby last night, Wednesday 15 July.

At around 10.25pm, patrols on Muirhead Avenue East sighted a man on an electric motorbike, who attempted to make off. The man was detained and searched due to a smell of cannabis. A quantity of cannabis was recovered.

A 19-year-old man of no fixed abode was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle; and possession of controlled drugs. He has been taken to a police station for questioning. Enquiries continue to identify the owner of the bike.

If you have information about this or any suspected vehicle crime, contact us via our social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.