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A man has appeared at court charged with driving an electric scooter without insurance.

The hearing at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Friday could not determine the specifics of the Crown's case including the class of scooter that James Andrew Richardson was allegedly using.

John Spooner, defending, described the Viron electric scooter as a "child's scooter" - powered by battery - and asked the Crown to determine what kind of motor vehicle it was.

Richardson, of Roseberry Road, Longlands, is charged with using the scooter on Bishopton Road, Stockton, on July 30, last year.

The 35-year-old is also charged with driving whilst unfit through drink, during the same incident.

(Image: Katie Lunn)

In discussion between prosecutor Joanne Hesse and Mr Spooner, the class of the motor vehicle was seen as a "grey area".

District judge Timothy Capstick adjourned the case until Friday, February 28, when details of the motor vehicle will be set out.

He granted Richardson bail until he next appears in court.

No pleas have been entered to the charges.