Ditchling crash: Search for damaged van after hit-and-run

A pedestrian was hit by a van that failed to stop, police have said.

Sussex Police say the crash happened on the B2112 New Road between Ditchling and Clayton, East Sussex, shortly after 06:00 BST on Sunday.

Officers are now trying to find a white van, believed to have a 2015 number plate, with no nearside wing mirror and headlight damage.

No other details about the pedestrian - including their condition - have been released.

Part of the road remains closed.

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