Amesbury eBike rider narrowly misses pedestrian in incident

An unknown rider was seen pulling wheelies towards traffic and narrow missed a member of the public walking a dog <i>(Image: Wiltshire Police)</i>
An unknown rider was seen pulling wheelies towards traffic and narrow missed a member of the public walking a dog (Image: Wiltshire Police)
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Police are appealing for information after an electric motorcycle was seen being ridden dangerously on a pavement.

The incident happened on Countess Road in Amesbury at around 5pm on June 12.

The rider, who has not yet been identified, was reported to be pulling wheelies toward traffic and narrowly missed a pedestrian who was out walking a dog.

PCSO Mark Douse said: "This is the latest in a series of similar incidents and sightings in the Amesbury and Bulford areas and we recognise the significant community concern that they cause.

"Creating safer public spaces for all remains a priority for the force and we are really keen to identify this rider."

Anyone with information about the rider or the owner of the motorcycle is asked to contact amesburyareanpt@wiltshire.police.uk.

Details can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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