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Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Wales Online
Electric bike riders wearing balaclavas flee scene after pursuing police bring them to a stop
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Riders on an electric bike wearing balaclavas and driving dangerously, fled the scene after police brought them to a stop. An appeal has been launched to locate the two following the incident in Prestatyn on Wednesday. A North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit statement yesterday (Thursday) said: "A Suron electric motorbike has been seized following an incident in the Prestatyn area yesterday evening (Wednesday, May 14). "We received reports from members of the public at approximately 6pm reporting that a bike had been witnessed riding dangerously around the area of Gronant Road and had been seen contravening red traffic lights. "The bike had two occupants – both dressed all in black and were wearing balaclavas. We attended the area and located the bike which was later identified as a Suron which failed to stop for officers. "A short time later, and owing to the time of day, contact was made with the Suron to bring the pursuit to a safe conclusion and to minimise the risk to other road users, pedestrians and both the rider and pillion passenger. "The rider and pillion passenger fled the scene but our enquiries are underway to locate them. We have their bike should they want to contact us to discuss getting their Suron returned." Police said the presence of electric motorbikes on pavements and pedestrian areas causes significant public nuisance "with members of the public reporting to feel unsafe and inconvenienced by the reckless behaviour of some riders." The force urged all users of these types of vehicles, to obey the legal requirements and "prioritise the safety of themselves and others." The statement added: "We will continue to take action against anyone riding illegally or dangerously. This is about keeping our communities safe. "We'd like to thank those who contacted us and reported this incident, we are aware of the issues that these bikes cause and the risks that they bring with them. We ask that members of the public continue to report these types of incidents as we will always attempt to disrupt and stop them." People can read more about the legalities on the police's website here. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find crime figures for your area
North Wales Live
16-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Electric bike riders wearing balaclavas flee scene after pursuing police bring them to a stop
Riders on an electric bike wearing balaclavas and driving dangerously, fled the scene after police brought them to a stop. An appeal has been launched to locate the two following the incident in Prestatyn on Wednesday. A North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit statement yesterday (Thursday) said: "A Suron electric motorbike has been seized following an incident in the Prestatyn area yesterday evening (Wednesday, May 14). "We received reports from members of the public at approximately 6pm reporting that a bike had been witnessed riding dangerously around the area of Gronant Road and had been seen contravening red traffic lights. "The bike had two occupants – both dressed all in black and were wearing balaclavas. We attended the area and located the bike which was later identified as a Suron which failed to stop for officers. "A short time later, and owing to the time of day, contact was made with the Suron to bring the pursuit to a safe conclusion and to minimise the risk to other road users, pedestrians and both the rider and pillion passenger. "The rider and pillion passenger fled the scene but our enquiries are underway to locate them. We have their bike should they want to contact us to discuss getting their Suron returned." Police said the presence of electric motorbikes on pavements and pedestrian areas causes significant public nuisance "with members of the public reporting to feel unsafe and inconvenienced by the reckless behaviour of some riders." The force urged all users of these types of vehicles, to obey the legal requirements and "prioritise the safety of themselves and others." The statement added: "We will continue to take action against anyone riding illegally or dangerously. This is about keeping our communities safe. "We'd like to thank those who contacted us and reported this incident, we are aware of the issues that these bikes cause and the risks that they bring with them. We ask that members of the public continue to report these types of incidents as we will always attempt to disrupt and stop them."
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Wales Online
Woman dies at scene of one-vehicle collision
Woman dies at scene of one-vehicle collision Anybody with information is urged to contact the police Police said an investigation is underway (Image: Google ) A woman died in a crash on Tuesday. The driver was also taken to hospital, following the one-vehicle collision on the A495, near Whitchurch, Shropshire on the Welsh border. Police are appealing for witnesses. A North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit statement reads: "An investigation is underway following a fatal road traffic collision near Whitchurch yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, May 13). Shortly after 4.30pm police responded to a report of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle – a blue-coloured Toyota Woman dies in collision on Welsh border on the A495. "Police, Ambulance and the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, but sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, the female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. "The male driver was taken to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital with minor injuries." Detective Inspector Tim Evans of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses to come forward. Article continues below He said: 'Our thoughts remain with the woman's family at this incredibly difficult time. "The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway and we are urging anybody who may have been travelling in the vicinity and who may have dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.' "Anybody with information is urged to contact officers via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000395367." Article continues below
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Wales Online
Woman dies in crash tragedy as driver taken to hospital
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A woman has died after a crash yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). The driver was also taken to hospital, following the one vehicle collision on the A495, near Whitchurch. Police are appealing for witnesses. A North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit statement said: "An investigation is underway following a fatal road traffic collision near Whitchurch yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, May 13th). "Shortly after 4:30pm police responded to a report of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle – a blue-coloured Toyota Rav4 on the A495. "Police, Ambulance and the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, but sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, the female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver was taken to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital with minor injuries." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Detective Inspector Tim Evans of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses to come forward. He added: 'Our thoughts remain with the woman's family at this incredibly difficult time. "The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway and we are urging anybody who may have been travelling in the vicinity and who may have dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.' Anybody with information is urged to contact officers via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000395367. Or visist: (Yn Gymraeg)
North Wales Live
14-05-2025
- North Wales Live
Woman dies in crash tragedy as driver taken to hospital
A woman has died after a crash yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). The driver was also taken to hospital, following the one vehicle collision on the A495, near Whitchurch. Police are appealing for witnesses. A North Wales Police Roads Policing Unit statement said: "An investigation is underway following a fatal road traffic collision near Whitchurch yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, May 13th). "Shortly after 4:30pm police responded to a report of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle – a blue-coloured Toyota Rav4 on the A495. "Police, Ambulance and the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene, but sadly, despite the best efforts of all involved, the female passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver was taken to the Wrexham Maelor Hospital with minor injuries." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Detective Inspector Tim Evans of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit is appealing for witnesses to come forward. He added: 'Our thoughts remain with the woman's family at this incredibly difficult time. "The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is underway and we are urging anybody who may have been travelling in the vicinity and who may have dash cam footage to contact us as soon as possible.' (Yn Gymraeg)
