Driver pursued by police flees scene after car hits home in East Sussex
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Officers were called after a car hit the wall of a house in Brendon Close, Eastbourne, at 8.30pm, Sussex Police confirmed.
Shortly before the collision, the car had made off at speed after seeing a police car on patrol in Seaside Road.
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Hide AdA short pursuit followed, until officers lost sight of the vehicle.
As they approached Priory Road, they saw the car had hit the wall of a house in Brendon Close, causing damage, police said.
No one in the house was hurt.
The driver had run off and despite an extensive search, was not found.
The passenger, a 16-year-old girl, was detained and taken to hospital with minor injuries, police said.
Enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver.
Any witnesses should report online, or ring 101, quoting serial 1242 10/10.