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Man Arrested And Woman In Critical Condition Following Brighton Incident

Whitehawk Crescent where the incident happened. Photo (C) Eddie Mitchell

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seriously injured at Brighton's Whitehawk Estate on Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to Whitehawk Crescent around 6am on Saturday (August 19) to a report of a woman in her 20s being hit by a vehicle. She was taken to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition.

A 26 year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving; driving whilst unfit through drink; intentional strangulation; and assault of an emergency worker. He has been taken into custody, where he remains at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and the road is currently closed while officers continue to examine the scene.

Anyone who saw what happened or has any other information, including relevant CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage, is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting Operation Bromley.

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