- Fresh research indicates that 477 children across England have suffered e-scooter injuries between January 2019 and December 2024.
- The average age of injured children was 12 years old, with fewer than two per cent wearing helmets at the time of the accident.
- 80 per cent of collisions involved privately owned e-scooters, which remain illegal to ride in public spaces across the UK.
- Head trauma occurred in nearly a quarter of all cases, with severe injuries requiring scans, hospital admission and surgical intervention in places.
- Academics noted an urgent requirement for clearer public health advice and a review of government legislation to prevent additional casualties, while the Department for Transport announced plans to consult on new safety laws.
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