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Hong Kong police arrest 18-year-old for riding electric-powered skateboard on busy road

Hong Kong police arrested an 18-year-old man on August 16, 2021, on four traffic-related offences. The arrest came after an online video clip showed the teen riding an electric-powered skateboard and tailgating a double-decker bus on a busy road. He was seen losing his balance and falling off his skateboard. Police began investigating the incident after being alerted by the online video.

Source: Facebook/Hong Kong Police
 

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