Two hurt after being hit by moped on Brighton seafront
Police say one woman suffered serious injuries
Two people have been taken to hospital after being hit by a moped in Brighton srafront.
Sussex Police said one woman in her 50s sustained a serious leg injury in the crash, on the lower promenade near the Kings Road playground, at around 1.50pm on Saturday (October 5th).
Both are currently in a stable condition.
Police said a second moped was seen closely following the one involved in the collision, with two riders on each.
One rider then fled on foot, and the mopeds continued to drive along the seafront path.
A fight then broke out between the three remaining riders on the ramp leading from the lower promenade to the pavement of Kings Road, opposite The Metropole Hotel, with reports of weapons being used.
One man ran from the scene, and the two remaining men drove away on a moped. A second moped was found abandoned nearby.
All suspects were described as white, wearing dark clothing, balaclavas, and helmets.
Detective Inspector Laura Hillier-Diamond of Sussex Police said,
"This was a shocking incident in a busy public area in broad daylight.
"We’ve increased police presence along the seafront, and an investigation is underway to identify those responsible.
"We are appealing to the public for any information that could assist us, especially if anyone saw the suspects without their helmets or balaclavas, or if you captured any part of the incident on camera.
"Any detail, no matter how small, could prove crucial.”
Anyone with information on the incident can report it online or by calling 101 quoting reference 692 of 05/10.
They can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online at www.crimestoppers.org-uk.