Dramatic footage captures the moment a police officer tackles an e-bike rider to the ground after he allegedly failed to stop.
The rider can be seen travelling along the street before an officer moves in and brings him down in a matter of seconds.
The footage, released by police, shows the officer grabbing the rider and forcing him to the ground before other officers assist him, as reported by Need To Know.
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The incident happened during a police operation targeting people riding bikes, e-scooters and e-bikes in a pedestrianised area.
The rider was stopped on Bridge Street in Peterborough.
The footage comes as officers and council enforcement teams have been cracking down on people flouting restrictions in the city centre.
Recent enforcement activity has included checks on e-bikes, with one bike tested and found to provide electrical assistance up to 23mph – above the UK legal limit of 15.5mph.
The dramatic takedown was captured on video and has since been shared by local media.
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