A 29-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after a Christmas Day accident.

The man was discovered at the bottom of steps on the Lower Esplanade in Brighton, just before 6.15am.

It is believed the man, who is from Brighton, had attempted to cycle down the steps and had fallen off his bike.

He was taken to Hurstwood Park neurological centre in Haywards Heath with serious head injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.

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