A 76-YEAR-OLD man was car-jacked in a Liverpool park and the thief drove his car over his leg.

The man was shutting a gate next to the car park at Walton Hall sports centre when a man ran towards him and pushed him over while his back was turned. The offender then jumped in the car and drove it over the man’s leg as he lay on the floor.

He was taken to hospital but luckily his leg wasn’t broken.

Police officers later recovered the car in Ince Avenue, Anfield.

The incident happened at 1pm on Wednesday last week.

The offender is described as being white, between 18 and 20-years-old, of thin build and between 5ft 9in and 5ft 10in tall with very short dark hair.

Detective Constable Andy Bason said: "The offender was seen hanging around the main entrance gates that lead onto Walton Hall Avenue. This is a busy road and I urge anyone who saw this man to contact me. Thankfully the victim received only minor injuries and it is important that the person responsible for this attack is identified and brought to justice."

WITNESSES are asked to contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 4808 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.