Police pursuit with E-Scooter rider under the influence results in arrest

Police have arrested a drug driver after spotting him riding a scooter in the early hours of the morning.

At 4am this morning (Monday, April 27), officers spotted a man driving an E-Scooter along Portsmouth Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, and attempted to stop him.

The rider - a 33-year-old man - fled from police but was subsequently detained a short time later.

The Gosport man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs, driving without insurance, possession of a Class B drug and failing to stop for police.

He has been taken into custody and the E-Scooter has been seized where it will likely be destroyed.

A spokesperson for Gosport Police said: “This serves as a reminder that E-Scooters are subject to the same laws around road safety and substance use as any other vehicle.

“Choosing to ignore police and/or ride under the influence not only puts both yourself and others at risk, but you will also face prosecution.”

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