A National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter was seen hovering above Hampden Park, and a police dog unit was also at the scene alongside roads policing officers.
The incident was reported in Regnum Close, off Hazelwood Avenue, with officers seen pursuing a suspect.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “There was an incident where a vehicle caused damage to a police vehicle. That vehicle has been located and a person has been arrested as a result of that.”
Scroll down and click through to see pictures from the scene.
1. Eastbourne police incident
A driver failed to stop after a collision with a police car in Eastbourne, resulting in a large-scale search Photo: Dan Jessup
2. Eastbourne police incident
A driver failed to stop after a collision with a police car in Eastbourne, resulting in a large-scale search Photo: Dan Jessup
3. Eastbourne police incident
A driver failed to stop after a collision with a police car in Eastbourne, resulting in a large-scale search Photo: Dan Jessup
4. Eastbourne police incident
A driver failed to stop after a collision with a police car in Eastbourne, resulting in a large-scale search Photo: Dan Jessup