A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a van.

The man, who has not been named, was injured after the collision in Ditchling Road, Brighton, at the junction with Hollingbury Park Avenue at around 9.45am.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "The man was injured and suffered a nasty cut to the head.

"His injuries are not thought to be life threatening."

A spokesman for South East Ambulance confirmed the man has been taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

The road was temporarily blocked whilst he was treated but has now been cleared.