POLICE seized an electric bike that was being "ridden dangerously" in Prescot on Thursday evening.

Officers patrolled anti-social behaviour hotspots in the area yesterday.

Officers spoke with businesses and residents about concerns.

A high-powered e-bike that was being ridden dangerously was seized.

Meanwhile, a teenage boy was arrested on suspicion of public order offences.

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In a statement on Thursday, police said: "Officers from the Knowsley Local Policing team are out this evening patrolling crime and anti-social behaviour hotspots across the borough. We have been speaking to local residents and businesses about any concerns they have.

"Already this evening, we have seized a high-powered electric bike that was being ridden dangerously in the Prescot area and also arrested a teenage male (in connection with) public order offences."