Sheffield delivery driver, 19, seriously injured as thieves steal his car and run him over

A delivery driver is in hospital after being seriously injured in a robbery in which thieves stole his car and ran him over.
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The 19-year-old, a reported student studying at university in the city, was delivering on White Lane, Gleadless, at around 6.15pm yesterday when two men targeted his car.

During an altercation between the delivery driver and thieves, the driver was struck by his car as the crooks made their getaway.

Police cordon on White Lane - Credit: Jack BarrattPolice cordon on White Lane - Credit: Jack Barratt
Police cordon on White Lane - Credit: Jack Barratt

He was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries.

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South Yorkshire Police said: “Officers were called at 6.15pm last night by colleagues at the ambulance service who reported an assault in the Gleadless area of Sheffield.

“It is reported that the man, a delivery driver, had left his car outside a property when two unknown men got into the vehicle and attempted to drive off.

“It is believed that there was then an altercation between the offenders and the driver, which has led to the vehicle being in collision with the victim."

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