A man has been hospitalised with a suspected broken leg after being dragged under a car during a robbery outside a shop.

Cleveland Police confirmed a man, 51, suffered injuries caused by a vehicle after he was robbed outside the Family Shopper on Overdale Road in Park End, Middlesbrough on Tuesday (May 28).

They added a group of males, who were outside the shop, approached the victim inside his black Skoda and ‘grab’ cash from him.

The man was dragged under the vehicle in the struggle where it rolled over his leg.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a robbery on Overdale Road in Park End in Middlesbrough.

“Around 3:40pm on Tuesday 28th May, a man suffered injuries caused by a vehicle after he was robbed outside the Family Shopper.

“A group of males who were outside the shop approached the man inside his black Skoda and proceeded to grab cash from him.

“He was dragged under his vehicle in the struggle, where it rolled back over his leg, causing a suspected break. The 51-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment.

“A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and he remains on police bail whilst enquiries continue.

“Two other boys aged 16 and 17 were arrested but later released with no further action.

“Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who may have dash cam footage to contact Middlesbrough CID on 101, quoting incident number 099584.”

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.