A 12-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

He was hit in Harbour Way, Shoreham, this morning and was taken to Worthing Hospital.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “Police received a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Harbour Way, Shoreham, at about 7.30am on Thursday, June 20.

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“The pedestrian, a 12-year-old boy, was taken to Worthing Hospital with an injury.

“Officers are not appealing for any further information at this time.”

It comes as a three-vehicle crash also occurred near Worthing this morning.