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Man Dragged Along Motorway In Van Theft

Man Dragged Along Motorway In Van Theft

A man is critically ill after being dragged along a motorway as he clung onto his van trying to stop someone stealing the vehicle.

Police are treating the incident on the Warrington slip road of the M602 near Salford as attempted murder and have appealed for witnesses.

The 28-year-old victim had stopped on the hard shoulder to help a driver whose lorry had overturned on the slip road around 8.30am on Sunday.

Greater Manchester Police said the victim left the keys to his VW Caddy van in the ignition - but the lorry driver then jumped into his van and drove off, with the motorist holding on.

He was dragged for some distance along the motorway before he fell off and suffered serious head injuries.

The VW Caddy was driven onto the M60 towards Stockport but has not been found.

However, a 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detective Sergeant Julie Connor from Salford CID said the man who was injured is in a critical condition in hospital.

She said: "We are keen to trace anyone who witnessed this incident and to recover the stolen VW Caddy van registration number DY14 FPN.

"Anyone with information is asked to call Salford CID on 0161 856 5351 quoting log number 723 on 01/03/15.

"Alternatively, witnesses can call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."