Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Hastings crash

A car hit railings at St Helen's Road early on Sunday (18 January)

Police are asking witnesses to come forward
Author: Richard MuriePublished 19th Jan 2026

A woman's needed hospital treatment for serious injuries after a car she was a passenger in crashed into railings in Hastings - and man's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder over the incident.

It happened at around 12.30am on Sunday (18 January) on St Helen's Road in the town.

The 22 year old's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene.

A 23 year old local man was detained by police at a nearby address on suspicion of attempted murder.

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