TWO young boys were injured when they were hit by a car while riding a bicycle.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash at the junction of Norman Road and Warrior Square in St Leonards on Sunday, April 17.

The two boys, aged nine and 12, suffered minor injuries in the collision, which happened at 5.35pm.

A driver of a VW Golf was later arrested and has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

Police are now appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses to the crash.

Police Constable Stuart Kenway, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: “We would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened during this incident.

“Anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in the area is also asked to come forward and report it to Sussex Police online or on 101, quoting reference 951 of 17/04.”