Male arrested and electric motorbike recovered in Toxteth

A male has been arrested after an illegal high-powered electric motorbike was being ridden dangerously in Toxteth yesterday afternoon, Monday 20 April.

Officers were on patrol when they sighted a male on a Sur-ron electric motorbike riding dangerously along Granby Street, Mulgrave Street and Kingsley Road, and doing wheelies on the pavement on Granby Street.

A 16-year-old male from Toxteth was arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, dangerous driving, driving without a licence and no insurance.

He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and the suspected stolen Su-ron bike was recovered.

Roads Policing Inspector Carl McNulty said: “Officers witnessed the motorbike being riding at speed on and off pavements which posed a serious risk to other road users and pedestrians.

“In addition, a local primary school was nearby and it was the time of day where children were walking home.

“I urge the public to report any illegal or unsafe use of electric bikes, scooters, or motorcycles. Your information helps us take action and keep our communities safe.”

Operation Gears is Merseyside Police’s response to the illegal use of electric and electrically assisted bikes by criminals, who often steal them to travel around Merseyside transporting drugs and weapons. 

If you see any illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters, or electric motorcycles, please report it to us as soon as possible. Contact us via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/  or call 101, quoting Op Gears.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here:  https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.

In an emergency always call 999.
More information can be found here:
Merseyside Police launches Operation Gears to tackle criminality involving illegal two-wheeled vehicles | Merseyside Police
Advice on e-scooter usage | Merseyside Police