Boy, 16, seriously injured after collision with car in Brighton

The incident involving a grey Vauxhall Astra took place in Preston Drove about 8.17am.

The pedestrian – a 16-year-old local boy – has been taken to Southampton Hospital with serious injuries, police said. No other injuries have been reported.

Sergeant Richard Robbs, of the Polegate Roads Policing Unit, said: “This collision occurred in a busy part of Brighton during rush hour, and we’d like to hear from anyone who saw what happened. We’re also urging anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.

“You can report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Capulet.”