A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were hit by a car in West Sussex.

A man who was with the officers was also hit by the Mercedes at around 1.05am on Monday.

All three were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police say they are investigating the incident on the A259 Body Shop roundabout in Littlehampton as a deliberate act.

The officers, a man and a woman, were carrying out a routine drugs check on a car and had detained a man when the second car hit them.


The driver, aged 20, ran off but was later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Two male passengers also ran off and have not yet been tracked down.

Assistant Chief Constable Julia Chapman said: "This is being investigated as a deliberate attack on two police officers in the course of carrying out their duties.

"Their injuries, and that of the man they were with, whilst serious, are not believed to be life-threatening.

"Two passengers in the car remain outstanding and we urge the public to help us trace and bring to justice all of those involved."

:: Anyone who saw what happened in Littlehampton or has any other information is asked to contact the police online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Oxbridge. Or they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.