A woman was taken to hospital after being knocked down by a taxi in Brighton city centre.

The 30-year-old was injured after being hit by a Toyota Avensis taxi in Western Road, Brighton, just east of the junction with Regent Hill.

The 46-year-old driver, from Brighton, was uninjured.

Paramedics took the victim from Hove to the Royal Sussex County Hospital for treatment for shoulder and arm injuries.

The accident happened at 3.54pm on Monday (May 11).

Sussex Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 1025 of May 11.