A MAN was hit by a car during a fight in central Brighton, police said.  

The 21-year-old was taken to hospital with a serious head injury following the fight between two groups in West Street and Cannon Place.

Another 21-year-old man was also stabbed in the head during the brawl at at about 4.45am on Sunday.

He was treated at the scene for a small wound to his temple.

Sussex Police said two 21-year-old London men and two 20-year-old London men were arrested on suspicion of affray and released on bail until November 10.