A "dangerous" e-motorbike rider is wanted by police after being spotted driving recklessly in Abingdon and the surrounding area.
Thames Valley Police's neighbourhood team for Abingdon has launched an appeal for "evidence" of a suspected e-motorbike which has been spotted "riding dangerously" around Abingdon and Marcham.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Abingdon Neighbourhood team have been made aware of a suspected e-motorbike that has been riding dangerously around the Abingdon and Marcham area.
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"We are gathering evidence but the more the merrier - if you have witnessed or have CCTV of what you suspect to be an e-motorbike please contact AbingdonNHPT@thamesvalley.police.uk."
The neighbourhood team issued descriptions of an e-bike and an e-motorbike to help potential witnesses to dangerous riding recognise the devices.
An e-bike is a regular bicycle with an electric motor to assist pedalling, and it must be pedalled in order to move.
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Laws around e-bikes specify that the rider must be 14 or older, the speed is limited to 15.5mph, and the bikes do not require a licence, insurance or road tax.
Manufacturer labels generally state the power output, battery voltage or maximum speed of the bike.
In contrast, an e-motorbike is a motorcycle entirely powered by an electric motor with no pedalling required.
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It works with a throttle, which is twisted to accelerate, and can reach maximum speeds of between 50mph and 120mph depending on the model.
The electric motorbikes generally don't display manufacturer labels with the power output, battery voltage of maximum speed.
If an e-bike has been modified or does not fit the criteria of one of the devices it is classified as an e-motorbike.
