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Woman, 76, seriously hurt in suspected carjacking in Oldham | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
A 76-year-old woman has been seriously injured after a suspected carjacking in which she was run over by her own car. | |
Dorothy Cooper got out of her vehicle in a car park off Sandy Lane in Royton, Oldham at about 13:50 BST on Wednesday when she was told there was a problem with it, witnesses told police. | |
As she was checking her white Hyundai i10, a man allegedly jumped in and drove over her. | |
A man, 45, has been arrested on suspicion of assault. | |
The car was found about three miles away in Buersil Avenue, Rochdale. | |
'Strong lady' | |
Mrs Cooper is being treated in hospital, and her family have appealed for help to find out what happened. | |
Grandson Matthew Cooper said: "My grandma is a very strong lady. She has gone through a very difficult couple of years, losing her son and her husband and just when she was back on her feet, someone has quite literally knocked her down. | |
"She is in a very serious condition and has a long road to recovery. The injuries she's sustained would be difficult for a young and healthy person to overcome." | |
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