Man fighting for life while trying to stop car being stolen

Nook Lane, Ashton. Google Maps.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for help in trying to trace a car which was stolen before striking the owner leaving him fighting for his life in hospital with serious head injuries.

It was shortly after 7.20am on Friday (15th February) when police were called to reports of a collision on Nook Lane.

Emergency services are in attendance and a 63-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries.

The victim saw his car – a red Citroen C1, registration number MV18 OSB – being driven away on Rushmere. He tried to run after his car before it struck him on Nook Lane, Tameside.

The offenders failed to stop and fled the scene.

A scene is in place and Nook Lane is currently closed at the junction with Hampson Place. St Christopher’s Road is also closed whilst investigative work is carried out.

Specialist officers are in attendance and are conducting an area search to locate the offenders.

Detective Inspector Ian Harratt, of Greater Manchester Police’s Tameside district, said: “A man is now fighting for his life as a result of this incident and we have deployed several resources to the area who are working to locate those involved.

“I am asking the public to look out for a red Citreon with registration plate MV18 OSB. If anyone see’s this vehicle, please contact police immediately.

“I would also urge any witnesses or anyone with information or dash-cam footage to get in touch as soon as possible so that we can find those responsible for this horrific incident.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9289 or 101 quoting incident number 363 of 15/02/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.