A cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run on Monday (January 27).

The 53-year-old was travelling north along the A284 from Arundel towards the Whiteways roundabout when he was hit.

Police are seeking the driver of a silver estate-type car which was heading in the same direction around 5.25pm.

Sergeant Stewart Goodwin said: "The rider was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with serious although not life threatening injuries.

"We would like to speak to the car driver, and to anyone else who saw what happened or who has any other information that might help the investigation.

“Please contact us via 101 or emailcollision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.ukquoting serial 1135 of 27/1."