Photos show extent of damage caused by car at Littlehampton restaurant

The Asian fusion restaurant, named Chopsticks Littlehampton, has been unable to serve customers since the incident – at about 5pm, on Saturday (December 6).

A Facebook post, addressed to customers on the day, read: “Our kitchen has got hit by a car so due to this circumstance, we will be closed until further notice.

“Sorry for any inconvenience.”

An update was posted on Wednesday, January 28.

“Just an update to let you know that the damaged equipment has been removed,” Chopsticks’ Facebook status read.

"We are now waiting for the contractor to obtain approval from the council before the next steps can begin.

“We’ll continue to keep you updated on any progress.”

Sussex Police said officers responded to ‘reports of a collision’ in the Manor House car park in Beach Road.

"It was reported that a Kia Sorrento had collided with parked vehicles and a premises nearby,” a police spokesperson said.

"Two women, aged 20 and 24, sustained minor injuries.

“A 66-year-old woman, the driver of the Kia, attended hospital with injuries.”

The restaurant confirmed that ‘everyone is recovering slowly’ and the staff ‘truly appreciate all the love’.

The team added: “Thank you all so much for your kind messages and support. We’ll keep you updated and hope to see you all again very soon.”