A man has escaped with minor injuries after being knocked down in a hit-and-run incident in Crawley.

The 33 year-old victim was in collision with a car in High Street around 1.30am on Friday.  The vehicle did not stop.

The man was unconscious for several minutes before being taken to hospital for treatment for cuts and bruises.

A 40 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and attempting to cause grievous bodily harm.

He has been released on bail until March.

Anyone with information should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 49 of 09/01, call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.