Police officers trial electric bikes to tackle crime across Wiltshire

Police officers are trialling electric bikes to tackle crime across Wiltshire.

Surrons are widely used by criminals to get around in Swindon – but are now being utilised by traffic cops.

The road-legal version of the speedy dirt bike – kitted out with blue lights – will allow police to pursue those who use Sur-Rons illegally.

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This morning (Wednesday), an officer was riding the bike when they spotted the driver of a Vauxhall Astra undertake dangerously in Trowbridge.

The driver was stopped and the driver was arrested – having failed a roadside DrugWipe for cannabis.

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