UPDATE 3.30pm: Two men have been arrested over a hit and run in Brighton which left a pedestrian with suspected broken ribs.
Emergency services were called to Western Road, Brighton, after a black Vauxhall Vectra collided with bins outside Waitrose at 7.35am today.
A 28-year-old man walking along the road sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries after being struck by one of the seven bins. He has been taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
A 31-year-old man from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to report an accident and driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of careless driving and failing to report an accident.
They are currently in custody awaiting interview.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999, quoting serial 305 of July 30.
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