A MAN is fighting for his life after thieves stole his car before a collision in Ashton.

Shortly after 7.20am today (Friday, February 15), police were called to reports of a collision on Nook Lane.

Emergency services are in attendance and a 63-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries.

The victim saw his car – a red Citroen C1, registration number MV18 OSB – being driven away on Rushmere. He tried to run after his car before it struck him on Nook Lane.

The offenders failed to stop and fled the scene.

Officers have located what they believe to be the stolen red Citroen C1 involved in this incident on Parry Walk, off Diamond Street in Ashton.

A crime scene is in place and Nook Lane is currently closed at the junction with Hampson Place. St Christopher’s Road is also closed whilst investigative work is carried out.

Specialist officers are in attendance and are conducting an area search to locate the offenders.

Officers have located what they believe to be the stolen red Citroen C1 involved in this incident on Parry Walk, off Diamond Street in Ashton.

Detective Inspector Ian Harratt, of GMP’s Tameside district, said: “A man is now fighting for his life as a result of this incident and we have deployed several resources to the area who are working to locate those involved.”

“I would also urge any witnesses or anyone with information or dash-cam footage to get in touch as soon as possible so that we can find those responsible for this horrific incident.”

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9289 or 101 quoting incident number 363 of 15/02/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.