Woman 'dragged down road' during delivery van theft

The incident happened on Monday in Blundson, near Swindon

A delivery driver is being treated for potentially life-changing injuries after being "dragged down a road" while trying to stop her van being stolen.

The victim, a woman in her 40s, was delivering a parcel in Blunsdon High Street, Swindon, on Monday at 12:30 BST, when someone jumped in the van and drove off.

She attempted to hold on to the vehicle and after being dragged down the road was taken to hospital to receive treatment, Wiltshire Police said.

Police have located the white van and want to speak with anyone with information about the incident.

A spokesperson from Wiltshire Police said: "We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have captured dashcam footage of the incident.

"We have already spoken to a number of witnesses at the scene however we are keen to hear from any witnesses who we haven't spoken to, or anyone who has information."

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the police on 101.