A seven-year-old girl is fighting for her life after being knocked down by a car in Bexhill.

The child suffered a serious head injury when she was hit by a Vauxhall Astra in London Road shortly after 1.35pm today.

She was airlifted to a hospital in London for treatment. Sussex Police described her condition as critical.

Her father was with her when she was injured.

The Astra was being driven by a woman in her 20s.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Cicero.