AN e-scooter has been seized in Ledbury after a rider was seen speeding with it on a public footpath. 

Ledbury Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) seized the e-scooter, currently illegal to use on public roads, pavements, cycle lanes and pedestrian-only areas, on Tuesday evening. 

On the same evening, the Ledbury SNT conducted a stop search in response to a suspected drug deal. 

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