Teenager from Buxted arrested in connection with a collision between a van and a motorcycle.

Following a collision in Heathfield

At around 4pm on 15 November, an off-duty officer witnessed a collision on the High Street and Springwood Road junction in Heathfield. A motorcyclist reportedly collided with a van before making off from the scene.

Following a foot pursuit, a 16-year-old boy from Buxted was detained.

The teenager has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motorcycle, driving without insurance, and failing to stop, and released on bail whilst the investigation continues.