Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a violent robbery in Middlesbrough where a 51-year-old was crushed under his car.

The males, aged 14 and 15, are believed to be connected to the incident on Overdale Road.

It took place on 3.40pm on May 28. A man suffered injuries caused by a vehicle when he was robbed outside of Family Shopper.

A group of men were outside the shop and they approached the man inside his car before grabbing cash off 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.

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A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "Three other boys aged 16, 16 and 17 were also arrested in connection with the incident; the 16-year-old boy has been bailed whilst enquiries continue and two others 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."