Sussex Police were made aware of a stolen vehicle driving northbound along the A29 in Fontwell, shortly after midnight on Sunday.

Officers pursued the car for a short period eastbound along the A27, before it collided with a parked vehicle approaching the Ford Road roundabout.

Six boys aged between 13 and 15 were found in the vehicle and they were taken to hospital for assessment and treatment. 

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Five have since been discharged, while one remains in hospital in a stable condition, being treated for serious injuries.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: “A mandatory referral has been made to the IOPC, as is standard procedure in instances such as these.

“Enquiries are ongoing and no further information is available at this time.”





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