THE family of a man who died after being hit by an unmarked police car on the A259 are pleading for his belongings to be returned.

Arthur Holscher-Ermert, from Newhaven, died after being hit by the unmarked black BMW on Saturday, April 30, on the A259 near Bramber Avenue in Peacehaven.

The 27-year-old was in a brief chase in an Audi before getting out and crossing the road, where he was hit by the BMW. It had not been involved in the chase, police said.

Arthur’s body was released to the family last Tuesday, May 31, following the post-mortem examination which means they can now hold a funeral.

The Argus: Arthur Holscher-Ermert died in the early hours of May 1Arthur Holscher-Ermert died in the early hours of May 1

But older brother Karl Holscher-Ermert, 30, would still like his possessions as soon as he can get them, adding that he does not want to lose valuable pictures from his phone.

He told The Argus: “We’re still waiting for the results from the post-mortem, so we’re not really any wiser than day one.

“I have been chasing Sussex Police up in regards to Arthur’s personal belongings, I’m trying to get them released. We still don’t know when that might be.

The Argus: A section of the A259 in Peacehaven was closed off the night Arthur diedA section of the A259 in Peacehaven was closed off the night Arthur died

“On Arthur’s phone are pictures and videos that we don’t want to lose. They have the car, the clothes he was wearing, whatever was in the car.

“Arthur had so many friends across the country and the world, some that I don’t know, so we want the funeral to be as big as possible and let people know it’s an open invite.”

Sussex Police could not confirm when belongings can be returned to the family but said they are in regular contact with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), the authority investigating the death of Arthur.

The Argus: Arthur, left, and Karl, right, with friends on the way to the Euros final last summerArthur, left, and Karl, right, with friends on the way to the Euros final last summer

A Sussex Police spokeswoman said: “We are in regular consultation with the IOPC in determining what property can be returned to the family and when this can occur.”

The family has organised a funeral at the Downs Crematorium in Bear Road, Brighton, on June 18.

The funeral is at 11am and they are inviting anyone who would like to pay their respects.