15-year-old arrested for attempted murder in Eastbourne
Sussex Police say the teen, from Brighton, was arrested on Sunday (April 21), in Polegate on suspicion of a number of offenses including attempted murder.
A spokesperson for the force said, “A 15-year-old boy from Brighton has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, driving with no license, and driving with no insurance, failing to stop after a traffic collision, aggravated vehicle taking, and dangerous driving.”
The youth remains in custody at this stage, police said.
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Hide AdEmergency services including an air ambulance were sent to Larkspur Drive in Shinewater at around 6pm on Saturday evening. A 23-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured.
He was flown to hospital in Brighton where he was reported to be in a stable and not life-threatening condition, according to police.