A teenage boy was fighting for his life last night after falling from the roof of a moving car.

The 16-year-old from Birdham, near Chichester, suffered serious head injuries in the incident on Saturday night.

Police said it appeared the teenager had fallen off the roof of a red Vauxhall Astra being driven along Sidlesham Lane in Birdham at 7.35pm on Saturday.

Officers have appealed for witnesses.

A 41-year-old woman has been charged with dangerous driving and driving while over the drink-drive limit. She was released and bailed to appear at Chichester Magistrates Court on Thursday.