A young child was left injured after being hit by an e-scooter in Southend High Street.
Police and medics were called to the crash yesterday afternoon in the city centre.
Officers say the e-scooter was seized and the child was taken to hospital.
A spokesman for Essex Police - Southend District said: "An incident occurred around 2.30pm yesterday, in Southend High Street where an e-Scooter crashed with a young child.
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"Our CSO and BID Ranger colleagues were fantastic in their quick response.
"Subsequently Essex Police Town Team Officers and the ambulance service attended scene.
"As a result, an e-scooter was seized and the driver and rider has been reported for traffic related offences, whilst the young boy was taken to hospital for his injuries.
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"Southend High Street is a pedestrianised area and is legally deemed a footpath. Combined with a Public Spaces Protection Order that is in place, any cycling and e-Scooter use is forbidden.
"Those caught contravening this will be challenged by Police and risk having their bikes/e-Scooters seized. Please respect the space and the people that use it."
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