A teenage cyclist was injured after being knocked over by a hit-and-run driver.

The 17-year-old cyclist from Eastbourne was taken to hospital with a wrist injury after the collision.

It happened on Willingdon Drove, Eastbourne, at 10.30pm on Sunday, September 8.

The cyclist had made his way across the eastbound carriageway to reach the central refuge when a vehicle travelling eastbound struck him.

The driver failed to stop.

Witnesses should contact police on 101 quoting serial 1442 of 8/9 or email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk.