Carjacking victim attacked after being dragged out of vehicle in Accrington

By Sean Gleaves
Published 8th Nov 2022, 18:41 BST
Updated 8th Nov 2022, 18:41 BST
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A man was attacked after being dragged out of his vehicle during a carjacking in Accrington.

Police received a report a man had been pulled out of his car and attacked near the Bees Knees pub in Blackburn Road at around 1am on Sunday, October 9.

The victim said the attackers then drove off in his car.

Officers said the vehicle was later involved in a short pursuit in the Blackburn area before being located on a street abandoned.

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CCTV appeal after man pulled from his car and assaulted in Accrington (Credit: Lancashire Police)CCTV appeal after man pulled from his car and assaulted in Accrington (Credit: Lancashire Police)
CCTV appeal after man pulled from his car and assaulted in Accrington (Credit: Lancashire Police)
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Detectives on Tuesday (November 8) released CCTV images of two men they wanted to identify.

“Officers are asking for help in identifying the males involved in the incident or witnesses to the robbery,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may help police should call 101, quoting crime reference number 04/170437/22.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.