Burnley police have issued an appeal to cyclists and scooter riders to be considerate of other town centre users after a pedestrian was injured in a collision.

Police have issued an appeal for cyclists, scooter riders, and users of other wheeled devices in Burnley town centre, to think about the safety of others after a pedestrian was injured in a collision.

The accident, which resulted in the victim being taken to hospital, was among several reports of similar incidents, including a number of near misses involving pedestrians and vehicles.

A spokesman for Burnley police said: “While most riders use their bikes and scooters responsibly, riding at speed or aggressively through busy pedestrian areas can put yourself and others at risk and may have serious consequences.

“Please be considerate of other town centre users, slow down, dismount where necessary and help keep Burnley a safe place for everyone.”

It has also been highlighted that a public spaces protection order is in place in the town centre which includes the condition that: “No person shall, at any time, use a skateboard, bicycle, scooter or similar wheeled conveyance in a manner that they know, or ought to know, will cause alarm, harassment or distress to other persons nearby."

Police have pledged that officers will continue to patrol the area and take appropriate action against anyone whose behaviour puts members of the public at risk, as part of Operation Centurion.

The spokesman added: “We would also remind riders of off-road motorcycles, e-scooters and similar vehicles that under Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, police have powers to seize vehicles being used unlawfully, including where there is no insurance, no licence, or where officers have reasonable grounds to believe road traffic offences are being committed.

“Please be considerate of other town centre users, slow down, dismount where necessary and help keep Burnley a safe place for everyone.

“Let's all share the town centre safely.”