Arrest made after collision in Eastbourne

Monday, 28 April 2025 16:36

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a collision in Eastbourne.

Officers were called over reports a vehicle had crashed into a shopfront in Seaside at 9.55am on Saturday, 26 April.

No one was injured inside the building. The driver of the vehicle was not at the scene.

Thanks to support from witnesses, an arrest was made on Saturday lunchtime.

Officers attended an address in the town, where a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and failing to stop at the scene of a collision.

He has been bailed, pending further enquiries.

Witnesses or anyone with further information is asked to come forward, quoting serial 442 of 26/04.

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