Electric bikes presented to neighbourhood police in Burnley and Padiham

Neighbourhood police in Burnley and Padiham have been given electric bikes for their beat duties.
By Susan Plunkett
Published 27th Feb 2019, 10:34 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2019, 11:38 BST
Burnley and Padiham police officers receive their e-bikes from On Yer Bike and the Mayor of Burnley Coun. Charlie Briggs.Burnley and Padiham police officers receive their e-bikes from On Yer Bike and the Mayor of Burnley Coun. Charlie Briggs.
Burnley and Padiham police officers receive their e-bikes from On Yer Bike and the Mayor of Burnley Coun. Charlie Briggs.

Two of the cycles, known as e-bikes as they are fitted with an integrated electric motor, handed over by Burnley company On Yer Bike.

Funding for the bikes came from the ward opportunities fund and the Proceeds of Crime act.

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The bikes will be used by neighbourhood teams to provide a higher visible presence and give them the chance to engage with residents.

A spokesman for Burnley and Padiham Police said: "We have already been out on the bikes in the last two days and the feedback is very positive from local communities."