There have also been reports of them being used dangerously and by drug dealers.
Sergeant David Arnold said: “As a neighbourhood team we tackle the issues the local community feel most strongly about and over the past few weeks we have received a lot of calls and messages around the increased use of e-scooters.”
Police can issue a warning to those riding an e-scooter in an anti-social manner and can be in a position to seize the scooter if ignored.
He added: “It is important people abide by the law around use of electric scooters.
“They are only legal to ride on private land with the landowner’s permission or as part of a government trial.
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