BRACKNELL police issued a warning about e-scooters after they seized the illegal mode of transport over the weekend.

While on foot patrol, officers from the Bracknell and Wokingham Neighbourhood policiing team issued a number of warnings to riders.

E-scooters are illegal to use on public land unless part of an official rental trial.

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Thames Valley Police said: "Over this weekend we have issued 1 Section 59 warning, 9 e-scooter warning letters and seized 1 e-scooter during this operation.

"Please remember that although e-scooters and e-bikes (without pedals used to power the bike) are widely available on sale, they are illegal to use on the roads, pavements and in other public places.

"They must only be used on private property with the landowners permission. Those issued with a warning will face seizure of the vehicle if seen on the vehicle again."