Car found after a man is left fighting for his life following efforts to stop it being stolen

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Following an appeal from The Oldham Chronicle officers have found what they believe to be the stolen car - which was involved in an incident that's left a man fighting for his life.

The red Citroen C1 was discovered on Parry Walk, off Diamond Street in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Officers are continuing to investigate as those responsible are still on the run.

A 63 year-old man remains in hospital fighting for his life.

• Man fighting for life while trying to stop car being stolen

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

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.