Attempt to steal occupied car

Feb 26 2008 by Liza Williams, Liverpool Daily Post

TWO youths tried to steal a car while a man and his teenage daughter were still inside it.

The incident at 7.20pm, on Cocklade Lane, in Hale Village, saw the assailants enter the vehicle and punch the 40-year-old victim in the face, while it was parked on the owner’s drive.

The men were scared off by on-coming traffic, but both victims were left shaken.

The assailants are described as 17 to 18 years old and were wearing dark clothing and hooded tops.

One was slim, with short dark hair and approximately 6ft tall. The second was stocky and around 5ft 9ins.

Those with information should contact Runcorn police on 01244 614909.