AN 11-YEAR-OLD cyclist was injured in a hit and run.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the girl was apparently hit by a silver Mercedes in North Street, Hailsham, between 8.30am and 9.30am on Sunday.

A passer-by stopped to help her. She suffered minor leg injuries but did not need hospital treatment.

Police are keen to to speak to the man who stopped to help her and anyone who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting 424 of 16/04 or respond online at sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/