Ever wondered what happens to e-scooters after they’re seized by police?

We’ve released a video showing what happens to the e-scooters seized in Derbyshire as we continue to warn people not to buy them for Christmas.

More than 650 e-scooters have been seized in Derbyshire since we began a new approach in November 2024.

Officers and PCSOs now seize on first offence, when an e-scooter has been illegally used on public roads or pavements.

The seized e-scooters are then taken to a recycling plant and broken down into different components to be recycled.

Special care is also taken due to the fire risk associated with the batteries – some of which have been altered after purchase making them more dangerous.

Inspector Lee Welsby said: “Officers across Derbyshire have continued to be proactive in stopping and seizing illegally used e-scooters.

“We have been resolute in tackling this issue, which is often raised as a concern by our communities, and in getting this message out to try and avoid people buying these vehicles without realising that they can only be used on private land.”