An e-scooter rider ran a red light in Blackburn, narrowly avoiding a crash.

The rider ran a red light in Montague Street and then tried to evade police.

Officers tracked them down and the e-scooter was seized by police. The rider was also reported.

A spokesperson for Lancs Road Police: “The rider of this e-scooter thought it acceptable to ride through a red traffic light at Montague Street, Blackburn, narrowly missing a collision before trying to evade [police].

“One E-scooter less on the road. [It was seized by police] and rider reported for summons.”