A teenager fought off a man who tried to force her into his car.

The girl, aged 17, was walking in Edward Street towards the Old Steine, Brighton, when a red sports car pulled up beside her and the male driver began to chat to her.

He asked if she wanted to get in but she declined. He got out of the car and tried to force her into it but she struggled free. The driver drove off towards the Old Steine.

Police are treating the incident on Tuesday at 9.30pm as an attempted kidnap. Anyone with information should contact Brighton CID on 0845 6070999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.