POLICE have arrested two Bradford teenagers after an electric scooter was stolen from the Broughton Road area of Skipton last week.

The scooter owner, a Skipton teenager, was allegedly assaulted during the theft.

The black OneScooter EX5S scooter, which has ‘X27’ on the bottom suspension body-panel in white, similar to the one pictured, was taken between 3.30pm and 3.45pm on Wednesday, November 30.

The robbers wearing balaclavas made off with the scooter.

Following enquiries, two boys from the Bradford area have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

A 14-year-old was questioned and released under investigation on Saturday, and a 16-year-old was arrested by West Yorkshire Police during the early hours of Monday (December 5). He was also released under investigation.

Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses and information about the robbery, including help to locate and recover the scooter.

Anyone who saw the incident or spotted an electric scooter being ridden by two youths wearing balaclavas in the Broughton Road area of Skipton last Wednesday afternoon, or you know where the scooter is, please come forward as soon as possible.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220212213 when providing details.