A MAN was left with a broken leg and torn ligaments after being hit by a mobility scooter.

Police are trying to trace the scooter rider, who left the scene of the accident after giving what are believed to be false details.

The incident happened near the Tesco store in Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, when the red scooter collided with a 69-year-old man from Bexhill.

The pedestrian was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital for treatment.

The scooter rider is described as being white, heavily built, about 70 years old and with grey hair.

He also had tattoos on his knuckles.

PC Nathan Langley of the Polegate road policing unit said: “The victim suffered serious injuries from which it will take some time to recover.

“We’re keen to speak to anyone who can help identify the scooter rider, as it is believed he gave a false name before leaving the scene.”

The incident happened at about 2.30pm on Easter Monday.

Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other information is asked to contact Sussex Police by emailing collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk, or calling 101, quoting serial 663 of 17/04.