Man in ‘critical condition’ after being hit by own car as it was stolen

The 63-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries

The man was struck on Nook Lane in Ashton-Under-Lyne. (Google Maps)

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he suffered serious head injuries when he was hit by his own car as it was being stolen in Greater Manchester.

Two people have been arrested after the incident in Ashton-under-Lyne.

The emergency services were called on Friday evening to reports of a serious collision, and the 63-year-old was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries. He remains in a critical condition.

A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 45-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They remain in custody for questioning.

Greater Manchester Police said the victim saw his car - a red Citroen C1 - "being driven away".

They added: "He tried to run after his car before it struck him. The offenders failed to stop and fled the scene, leaving the victim lay in the road. A short time later, a red Citroen C1 - believed to be the car that was involved in this incident - was located by officers".

Detective Inspector Benjamin Cottam, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "The man remains in a critical condition in hospital, and my thoughts are with him and his family at this truly awful time. Although we now have two people in custody, this investigation is very much ongoing and I would urge anyone with information to please come forward to police if you haven't done so already.

"I'd like to appeal to anyone who saw the red Citroen C1 in the area at the time, or anyone with dashcam footage, to please get in touch with us as soon as you possibly can."

Press Association