Police said the incident happened in Nyetimber Lane at around 4pm on Thursday, October 12. A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating the incident, which occurred near the junction with Springfield Road, and are in contact with the girl and her family to provide updates. “Witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage in the area at the time are asked to report it to Sussex Police, quoting serial 955 of 12/10.”