Eastbourne driver arrested following collision in Polegate

By Isabella Cipirska
Published 29th Apr 2021, 07:38 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2021, 09:05 BST
Police at the scene in Polegate. Photo: Lewis IstedPolice at the scene in Polegate. Photo: Lewis Isted
Police at the scene in Polegate. Photo: Lewis Isted
A driver from Eastbourne was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and drug-driving following a collision in Polegate yesterday.

Police were called to a two-vehicle collision involving a red Volkswagen and a blue Audi at the Cophall Roundabout, in Polegate, at about 6.02pm.

The Audi driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment, police said.

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The Volkswagen driver – a 46-year-old man from Eastbourne – was uninjured.

He was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and drug-driving, and remains in custody at this stage, confirmed police.

Police stood down from the scene as of 6.45pm.

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