A search is underway for a black Audi that is said to be crashing into cars intentionally.

Sussex Police are urging people to call 999 immediately if they see the black Audi Q7, which is said to have sustained "significant damage".

The vehicle has been seen in the Littlehampton and Arundel area.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "We’re searching for a vehicle believed to be involved in a number of intentional collisions in West Sussex this morning.

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"A black Audi Q7 is understood to have collided with vehicles around the Arundel and Littlehampton area and the occupants are still at large.

"The vehicle may be driving under registration plates MFZ 4133 or SP09 SJY and is likely to have sustained significant damage.

"Anybody who sees the vehicle is asked to contact police immediately on 999, quoting serial 078 of 21/01."