A teenager was sent flying into the air when he crashed a motorbike he had stolen.

The 17-year-old, from Bexhill, failed to give way at the junction of Cranston Avenue and Eastwood Road in Bexhill.

He crashed at speed into a vehicle in Eastwood Road and was propelled off the motorcycle, over the back of the vehicle, and into the road.

The motorcycle was written off in the incident which happened on June 8.

The teenager was arrested two days later at his home.

On July 9, the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Hastings Youth Court, charged with handling stolen goods, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, using a vehicle without insurance and driving while disqualified. He was bailed pending his next hearing.

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On August 12 at Hastings Magistrates' Court, he entered a guilty plea to all offences with the exception of handling stolen goods which remains on file.

He was sentenced to 26 weeks imprisonment.

Officer in charge PC Grant Freeman said: "These crimes have a significant impact, not just on the victims who lose their vehicles, but on the wider community's sense of safety and security.

“The teenager involved in this case was fortunate to escape the collision without serious injury, or even losing their life, highlighting the dangers of irresponsible driving.

“Excess speed is the cause of one in three collisions in Sussex, and speeding is one of the main ‘fatal five’ factors in why people are killed or seriously injured on our roads.

"We will continue to prosecute those who engage in criminal activity such as this, and work to make our streets safer for everyone.

"If you’ve been a victim of this type of crime, we strongly urge you to contact police as early as possible. Your report could make a crucial difference in helping us bring offenders to justice and preventing further crimes.

"You can make a report online, or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency."