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10/07/2013
Courier Critical After Being Run Over By Stolen Van
A courier is in critical condition after being run over while trying to stop his van from being stolen.
It is understood that the courier was making a delivery in Purfleet, Esses at around 12:20 on Tuesday afternoon. As he delivered his package, two men jumped into the van and began to drive away.
In an attempt to stop them the courier clung to the outside of the van, but fell off after about 100 yards. The van then ran over him before speeding off.
Two men were subsequently arrested at around 02:00 on Wednesday morning in connection with the robbery.
A statement from Essex police said: "The driver, who is in his 50s and from the Havering area, received multiple injuries and remains in a critical condition at Royal London hospital."
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact police on 101, email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that the courier was making a delivery in Purfleet, Esses at around 12:20 on Tuesday afternoon. As he delivered his package, two men jumped into the van and began to drive away.
In an attempt to stop them the courier clung to the outside of the van, but fell off after about 100 yards. The van then ran over him before speeding off.
Two men were subsequently arrested at around 02:00 on Wednesday morning in connection with the robbery.
A statement from Essex police said: "The driver, who is in his 50s and from the Havering area, received multiple injuries and remains in a critical condition at Royal London hospital."
Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact police on 101, email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
(MH/CD)
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