Police hunt motorbike rider in hit-and-run with dog unit vehicle in Littlehampton
Crash on Franciscan Way Sparks Police Appeal
Police in Littlehampton are hunting witnesses after a collision between an electric motorbike and a police dog unit vehicle on Sunday evening. The smash happened just before 6pm on Franciscan Way.
Rider Flees But Is Caught Thanks to Police Dog
The rider fled the scene in a hit-and-run. But thanks to a keen police dog, officers tracked down a 33-year-old man with no fixed address nearby and arrested him on multiple charges.
Serious Charges Laid: Dangerous Driving & More
The man faces a string of suspicions including dangerous driving, failing to stop after a collision, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, driving without insurance, and driving otherwise not in accordance with his licence. He was taken to hospital for treatment and remains there at the time of writing.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dash-Cam Footage
Officers want anyone who saw the incident or the electric motorbike before the crash to step forward. They are particularly keen to view any dash-cam footage. Witnesses should call 101 quoting serial number 901 of 26/03 or submit details online.
