A 17-year-old boy had his e-scooter seized in Stevenage town centre as part of a police crackdown.

The teenage rider was reported for using an e-scooter without insurance.

Eleven e-scooters have now been seized in Stevenage town centre as part of a police operation to target nuisance and anti-social behaviour connected with these motorised vehicles.

One of the e-scooters seized by Hertfordshire Police during the campaign.One of the e-scooters seized by Hertfordshire Police during the campaign. (Image: Hertfordshire Constabulary) Led by PC Jack Pickering, the operation has now been incorporated into "Hot Spot" patrols with the aim of increasing the number of scooters seized.

PC Pickering has also devised a new system to make it easier for officers to identify and remove these vehicles from the streets.

Another 17-year-old boy from Stevenage is due in court next month after being reported for using an e-scooter without a license or insurance and failing to stop for police.

PC Pickering said: "We have received numerous complaints about anti-social behaviour linked to these motorised scooters, particularly in the Queensway area.

“The vehicles are often ridden at speed and in a dangerous manner."

E-scooters are only legal on private land with the landowner's permission.

“We know these vehicles are popular and many people may be buying them for themselves or their children, unaware that they are breaking the law by riding one," PC Pickering added.

“The penalties for riding e-scooters illegally include seizing the vehicle and reporting the rider for driving offences.

"This can lead to significant penalty points and a fine. If you are a parent letting your child ride one in public, you will be the one found responsible and in turn this could affect your own driving licence.”