Two people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in which a suspected stolen car careered into a pedestrian and flung him into the air.

A 31-year-old man from Brighton was arrested on Tuesday after trying to hide on a roof in the seaside town.

He was detained on suspicion of dangerous driving causing serious injury, attempting to pervert the course of justice and aggravated vehicle taking.

A 56-year-old woman, also from the town, was held on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Both are in custody.

The 53-year-old victim was left seriously injured after being hit by a Fiat 500.


Footage of the incident has been viewed more than a million times.

Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses, and anyone with information is asked to call Sussex Police on 101, quoting Operation Northdown.