A PARAMEDIC was left “shaken” when an object smashed through the windscreen of an ambulance travelling to an emergency.

The ambulance was on its way to a call in Bexhill at around 1pm yesterday when the unknown item was thrown through the window on Penland Road, Haywards Heath.

A group of teenagers were seen running from the scene and police were called to investigate.

A spokesman for the South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) said that while the response was delayed, the crew continued to the incident.

He said: “Secamb can confirm that an unknown item was thrown at the windscreen of one of its response vehicles which was en route to an emergency call in Bexhill yesterday (28 September).

“The incident took place at approximately 1pm near the junction of Penland Road.

“A group of teenagers on the pavement were seen to thrown the object before running away. Police attended and are investigating.

“The paramedic driving the vehicle was shaken but thankfully uninjured and, although delayed, continued to the incident.

“This incident could have resulted in far more serious consequences and we would urge anyone with any information to contact Sussex Police on 101.”

In a statement on Instagram, Secamb appealed for people to come forward with any information.

The post read: “We are shocked and saddened that an object was thrown at one of our vehicles in Bexhill.

“It was sheer luck no one was injured.”

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