A WOMAN was injured after being run over in a hit-and-run.

The 39-year-old victim was using a pelican crossing near the junction with High Street in Newhaven when she was hit by a red Seat.

The incident happened Tuesday, May 3, at around 6.50pm.

The driver of the car did not stop and the woman was left with a cut to the back of her head and bruising.

PC Andy Smith, of Sussex Police, said: "This collision happened on a fairly busy stretch of road and I would urge any witnesses who have not yet come forward to get in touch."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information should email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting reference 1324 of 03/05.”