THE police have appealed for witnesses a man suffered serious head injuries when he confronted a thief trying to steal his car.
At around 3.15am on July 22, officers believe that a 49-year-old man confronted an unknown male on Skiers View Road in Hoyland.
It is thought that the unknown male may have been attempting to break into the 49-year-old man’s car.
Following the confrontation, the 49-year-old man was left with serious head injuries and was transported to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. His condition is described as life-threatening.
Officers would like to encourage anyone with information about the incident, or anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area, to contact South Yorkshire Police in 101, quoting incident number 298 of July 21.
Alternatively to report information about a crime anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
