Two teenagers have been arrested for car theft following a four-car pile up which injured several people in Ditchling yesterday

An 18-year-old man from Surrey was arrested yesterday and was still being quizzed by detectives this morning. A 16-year-old, also from Surrey, was released on police bail until May 9. 

Four people were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, for treatment to injuries as a result of the crash, which happened at 1.17pm. None of were assessed as life-threatening.

The road was closed for several hours and police have thanked motorists for their patience and understanding while the scene was examined and cleared and the road made safe.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call Sussex Police on 101 or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk, quoting Operation Anglesey.