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What's an e-bike?

An e-bike, or electric bicycle, is a regular bicycle with an integrated electric motor used for assistance. This motor helps the rider pedal, making it easier to go uphill or cover longer distances. In this Bootle incident, the e-bike was reportedly used by the gunman, highlighting how these vehicles can be used in various situations, sometimes unexpectedly.

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Gunman on e-bike fires shots on Bootle street, damaging property

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