An elderly man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car on an East Sussex road.

He was in collision with a Volvo 440 which was travelling north-west at Horebeech Lane, near Mile Green Cottages, Horam, near Heathfield.

He was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital with leg and chest injuries following the accident just before 6pm last night.

The victim's name and age have not been released by Sussex Police, who operate data protection guidelines.