A 44-year-old man, a 15-year-old youth and a 36-year-old woman have been detained following claims of assault and vehicle-related suspicious activity.

The car was discovered by officers from the Roads Policing Unit on the A22 in Eastbourne on Sunday 22 March and intercepted in The Rising after a brief chase.

According to Sussex Police, the man was held on suspicion of two assault offences, the teenager was detained on suspicion of assault and driving under the influence of drugs, and the woman was held on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and under the influence of drugs.

The trio were transported to a police station where they are currently being held.

Three children who were travelling in the car were also offered safeguarding support from officers working alongside other agencies.