Man seriously injured after being run over by his own car when it was stolen in Middleton

Date published: 13 August 2020


A man was seriously injured when he was driven at by thieves who stole his motor vehicle from a property on Styhead Drive in Middleton.

Emergency services attended the incident at around 5.30am this morning (Thursday 13 August) after the 44-year-old man was hit by the car - a white Audi A6 S Line.

The victim was taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries.

Enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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