A teenager has been injured after crashing an illegal electric bike in Swindon.
The 17-year-old boy came off his bicycle Redhouse at around 11pm yesterday (Friday, 18 October) – sparking a large police response on the housing estate.
Armed police were present alongside local officers, who appeared to be carrying out searches.
The bike – which had been modified with an electric motor and lots of parcel tape – was seized.
The rider was arrested on suspicion of drug driving following the return of a positive DrugWipe test – indicating that he had cannabis in his system.
He received medical treatment before being taken into custody for processing.
Locals claim police had first spotted a group of youths using illegal electric vehicles at Redhouse Park.
It’s not clear if the boy was attempting to flee police at the time of the crash, or whether a pursuit was in progress.
