“In the car park they go to the top floors and they shoot up and down the ramps, they go at maximum speed and shouting and shrieking and all the rest of it,” he said.

“Because the car park has no windows, it’s open to the elements, the noise impacts people in nearby buildings.”

He said the scooters are often found abandoned on the pavements.

Moore said it was understood that the hire firm had said a locking mechanism similar to that used on rental bikes was not possible.

He added: “It’s not the biggest problem in the world but there are some issues and if it turns into a permanent scheme then these teething issues need resolving.”

John-Paul Atley, founder of the Salford Quays Community Forum, said there are “mixed views” because students who used the scooters to go to university felt they were safer than walking.

Salford Council said it was working with hire firm Lime to find a solution.

Lime said members of the public can report examples of underage riding so they can investigate.

MediaCity was contacted for comment.

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