SOMEONE could be seriously injured or killed if anti-social e-bike and scooter users aren't stopped from riding on pavements in a Wrexham village.

That is the view of community and county councillors after discussing the issue at the latest meeting of Llay Community Council.

The meeting heard issues surrounding e-bikes and scooters, as well as motorbikes, being ridden on pavements in the village are 'regularly occurring'.

Speaking to the Leader on Monday, Llay Community Council Chairman Cllr Bryan Apsley said:

"This has been an issue for months now, and even prior to that.

"Scooters and offroad bikes are being driven on pavements in Shone's Lane and the Dingle area.

"We've had reports of it happening in Sixth Avenue and allegedly Eighth Avenue too.

"There is a real concern from residents that they or their family members are going to get knocked over."

Cllr Apsley urged residents to report any sightings and incidents to North Wales Police.
And speaking directly to those responsible, he added: "Please stop before you injure or kill someone - or yourself.

"It certainly is dangerous.

"We are very concerned that someone is going to get badly hurt or worse."

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Cllr Rob Walsh said: "I have been getting some reports of people using these bikes and they're not wearing helmets, they're racing around and speeding.

"It has been going on for a while and it seems to be an infuriating case of when the police arrive, they've gone."

Cllr John O'Keefe said the complaints he has received about the issue include one from a resident in his 80s.

He said: "This man uses walking sticks and he told me he nearly got knocked down.

"I'd really encourage people to report these incidents to the police.

"These scooters and bikes are dangerous. they are going to end up knocking over an elderly person or a child; it's as simple as that.

"We can't have people using these things on the pavements, driving around and scaring people.

"The elderly are worried sick.

"But the bikes and scooter riders just don't care.

"They're gone in a flash.

"It's got to be stopped. We can't have people frightened of walking on the pavements."

North Wales Police was approached for comment.