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Mönchengladbach (dpa / lnw) - An e-bike driver in Mönchengladbach tried in vain on Monday to escape a motorcycle police officer with his vehicle after a red light violation.

He fled suddenly when the officer wanted to stop the 24-year-old who was known to the police, the police reported on Monday.

During his escape, he also used the opposite lane and forced other road users to brake hard and take evasive maneuvers.

After a short pursuit, he then collided with the policeman's motorcycle.

Both fell, the 24-year-old injured himself slightly.

Because the police suspected that he was under the influence of drugs, they arranged for a blood test.

The e-bike was seized.

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