Man arrested for murder after 26-year-old killed by van in hit and run

The victim was sadly pronounced dead the scene(Picture: Google)

A man has been arrested after a 26-year-old was killed in a hit and run in Brighton.

Emergency services were called to scene between Preston Road and Cumberland Road at around 5am on Saturday, after a white van reportedly hit a pedestrian.

The victim was sadly pronounced dead the scene.

The vehicle then drove away from the incident, but was stopped on the A27 in Worthing later that morning.

The driver, a 40-year-old man from Brighton, was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Vickers, of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said: ‘Firstly, I’d like to express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim at this difficult time.

‘We are in the early stages of this fast-moving investigation and I’d like to reassure the public that a suspect has been arrested.

‘There will be a significant police presence in the area as we seek to establish the circumstances around this tragic incident, and I would urge anyone with information to come forward.

‘I appreciate this will cause disruption to local traffic, and I’d like to thank the public for their patience and understanding.’

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to report it online or call 101, quoting Operation Barclay.

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