A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident that saw a police motorbike rider injured
The scene of a police chase at the junction of Utting Avenue and Richard Kelly Drive, Walton(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A police motorbike and police car were involved in a crash during a chase of an e-bike rider. Officers were on patrol on Richard Kelly Drive in Walton at around 5.15pm on Tuesday, July 22 when they saw someone riding a suspected illegal electric-assisted pedal bike.
The rider was speeding on the wrong side of the road and had mounted the pavement where pedestrians were walking. Officers assisted by National Police Air Service (NPAS) carried out a search of the area, and a person was found hiding in the bushes on Marled Hey.
A 14-year-old boy from Knotty Ash was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence and possession of a controlled class B drug, cannabis. He has been released under investigation.
During the chase a police officer on a motorbike was involved in a crash with a police car on Walton Hall Road. The officer on the motorbike sustained a slight injury from the crash, police said.
Inspector Carl McNulty of Roads Policing said: “The maximum speed limit for an electric-assisted pedal bike is 15.5mph, and in this instance the male was riding twice this at times.
“He also had no consideration for public safety when he put pedestrians lives in danger by mounting the pavement.
“Illegal e-bikes endanger lives and through Operation Gears, we are taking proactive action by seizing illegal bikes, arresting offenders, and increasing high-visibility patrols in key areas. Our goal is clear, to disrupt criminal networks and protect our communities.
“You can help us keep your community safe. Please report any sightings of illegal vehicles or suspicious activity anonymously via Crimestoppers or via 101.”
A GV of the junction of Utting Avenue and Richard Kelly Drive, Walton(Image: Liverpool Echo)
Anyone with information on electric bikes can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via their website here or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here.
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