A cyclist suffered serious injuries as he was struck by a car.

The incident happened in the junction of Langney Road and Susans Road, Eastbourne, at 5.23pm on Saturday, May 5.

The cyclist, a 48-year-old male from Eastbourne, was transported by air ambulance to Royal Sussex Hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

The motorist was a female, also from Eastbourne, was driving a white Kia Ceed. She was uninjured.

The air ambulance landed on Eastbourne seafront after the incident.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Langney Road about 6.20pm today.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Console.