Man, 75, assaulted during violent Sedgley carjacking
A 75-year-old man was hit over the head with a handgun before his car was stolen in a carjacking.
The attack left the victim needing hospital treatment for a cut after the robbery in Sedgley on Tuesday night.
Two men are believed to have followed their victim into a quiet cul-de-sac on Wilton Close, at around 9.45pm, before pouncing.
The suspects escaped in the stolen Volkswagen Polo and a getaway vehicle. It is not known whether the gun was real or imitation.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “Police received a 999 call at 9.45pm on Tuesday reporting a carjacking in Wilton Close, Sedgley.
“It’s understood two male offenders in another car followed the 75-year-old driver into the cul-de-sac before threatening him with a handgun and hitting him over the head.
“It’s not known at this stage whether the gun was genuine or an imitation.
"The victim received hospital treatment for a cut. One man made off in the victim’s VW Polo with the other leaving in their getaway car.
“Enquiries are underway. "
Anyone who was in the area at the time and saw what happened or the offenders making off should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at WMP Online or call Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.
