Protest for Peacehaven man who died after being hit by police car

Arthur Holscher-Ermert was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on the A259 in Peacehaven on Saturday, April 30.

Police said the 27-year-old was in the road when he sustained serious injuries in a crash involving a police vehicle near the junction of Dorothy Avenue.

The protest will be held in Lewes on Saturday

“Despite the best efforts of paramedics and responders, he died at the scene,” police said.

The death has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for investigation.

Arthur’s brother Karl is leading the calls for his brother to receive the “justice he so deserves” and is asking people to join his family for the protest outside Sussex Police headquarters in Lewes on Saturday.

Arthur Holscher-Ermert

He said: “No police officer has been suspended and the officer driving the vehicle is currently still on active duty, being paid.

“I am broken. My family is broken. Our local community is broken.

“How can we trust police? People who are meant to serve and protect. People we pay our taxes to, to protect us.

“On Saturday, which will make a week anniversary of Arthur’s death, we want to hold a peaceful protest outside Sussex Police headquarters in Lewes, in hope that this may get this case moving.”

Sussex Police said it was "fully co-operating with the IOPC to ensure a full and fair investigation".

Chief Superintendent Jo Banks said: "The IOPC are liaising with the family and as such we are unable to provide further information."

The force said its thoughts were with the family and asked anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward.

A fundraiser has been set up to raise funds for Arthur’s funeral.

“Arthur was a very loved brother, son and friend,” the fundraiser page said.

“This fundraiser is to help with funds for Arthur’s funeral. All donations will be handed to Karl. Thank you.”

So far, more than £2,800 has been pledged by almost 100 different people.