Arrests after man run over as thieves stole his car on Teesside
The man suffered a fractured wrist and leg injuries.
Three teenagers have been arrested after a Teesside man was run over, when they tried to steal his car.
In the early hours of this morning, three suspects allegedly broke into an address in Marton and attempted to steal a Mini Cooper.
But as they attempted to make off with the car, a 69 year old man chased after the suspects; it's believed he fell and was hit by the car.
The suspects then got out of the vehicle and ran off.
Three 17 year old males from the Middlesbrough area have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and wounding by Cleveland Police and are currently in police custody.
The victim suffered a fractured wrist and minor leg injuries. He was taken to James Cook hospital but has since been released.