A six-year-old boy has been injured by a 40-year-old man on an electric scooter, Sussex Police said today (Tuesday 5 November).
The boy was on foot when he was hit while the man has been arrested on suspicion of driving with no insurance.
The force said: “Police are appealing for witnesses after a six-year-old pedestrian was injured in a collision with an e-scooter in Hastings.
“The rider, aged 40, was travelling eastbound on the pavement beside Priory Meadow shopping centre when the incident occurred at about 4.19pm on Tuesday 29 October.
“He has been reported for driving with no insurance and driving without care and attention and the e-scooter was seized.
“The boy was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
“Police are urging anyone who saw what happened or captured it on camera to report it online or call 101, quoting crime reference 47240211356.
“Officers would also like to remind the public that it is illegal to ride an e-scooter on the road or in public spaces.
“Offenders could be liable to a fixed penalty notice and points on their licence.”
