Eastbourne Police appeal after collision 'involving a pedestrian'
Eastbourne Police are appealing for help with an investigation after a collision in Hampden Park.
A police spokesperson said: “We are investigating a report of the collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Rosebery Avenue, at the junction with Elm Grove and Brassey Avenue shortly after 11am on Monday, 26 October.
“The pedestrian, a 42-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.
“The driver of a blue Suzuki Swift left the scene.
“Officers later arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop and failing to report a road traffic accident, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He has been released under investigation.
“We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage from the area to come forward if they have not already done so. Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 429 of 26/10.”