Police have issued multiple warnings and seized e-scooters following an evening of anti-social behaviour (ASB) patrols in Aylesbury during ASB Awareness Week.

Officers from the Aylesbury Neighbourhood Team, working with Buckinghamshire Highways, focused on improving public safety through targeted patrols around the town.

During the operation on Friday, July 3, several drivers were stopped and spoken to in relation to their driving.

A number of Section 59 warnings were issued to drivers whose behaviour was deemed to cause alarm, distress, or annoyance to the public.

The warnings remain valid for 12 months, and police have the power to seize vehicles if the behaviour is repeated within that period.

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A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: "During the evening, officers located a car meet in Smeaton Close, which was closely monitored.

"The gathering subsequently moved to a second location outside the town in Aston Clinton, where officers continued to monitor activity, engage with those present and take appropriate action where necessary.

"As a result, a number of Section 59 Warnings and other formal interventions were issued.

"The visible police presence and early intervention helped prevent anti-social behaviour from developing, resulting in the vehicles dispersing and leaving the Aylesbury area."

Officers also seized three e-scooters that were being ridden illegally on public roads.

These e-scooters will not be returned to their owners. 

The spokesperson said: "We are often asked why action is taken against privately owned e-scooters when council-approved rental e-scooters can be seen being used in some areas.

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"The key difference is that rental schemes operate within a regulated framework with safety requirements, insurance and operator oversight.

"Privately owned e-scooters do not have the same safeguards in place to protect riders or other members of the public.

"The condition of the e-scooters seized during our activity highlights these concerns.

"All three had significant defects with their braking systems, with one e-scooter having no functioning brake at all.

"Defects such as these present a serious risk not only to the rider but also to pedestrians and other road users."

Police thanked the public for their continued support and encouraged residents to keep reporting their concerns.