A CYCLIST hit a woman while riding on the pavement, leaving her with serious injuries.

The 65-year-old woman was walking in Crabtree Lane in Lancing when she was hit by the cyclist.

She suffered serious leg injuries and was taken to Worthing Hospital after the incident on September 11.

A 30-year-old man on a bicycle was unhurt.

Police launched an investigation but did not find enough evidence to prosecute.

He has now been given a warning for cycling on the pavement.

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Cyclists must not travel on pavements. Any cyclist prosecuted for breaking this rule would be held to be in breach of section 72 of the Highways Act 1835. It punishable by a fine from £30 up to £500.

It may also leave the cyclist open to prosecution for careless riding or dangerous riding.

Dangerous cycling is an offence under section 28 of the Road Traffic Act and is a more serious offence than careless and inconsiderate cycling.

The maximum penalty for dangerous cycling is £2,500.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “After an investigation, it was established that there was insufficient evidence to justify prosecution in relation to the collision, but the cyclist was given a police warning for cycling on the pavement.”