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Scores of illegally modified e-bikes have been seized by police in Birmingham city centre - as one was found reaching speeds of 68mph.

Officers have been stopping riders and issuing them with tickets, while bikes have been sent to be crushed.

West Midlands Police said their clampdown on dangerous vehicles started in June after concerns raised by businesses and visitors to the city centre.

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It has seen more than 20 seized so far, including several last Monday, September 22.

Police said that while e-bikes themsel

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