A VICTIM was injured trying to chase down their stolen car in an incident at Greengates in Bradford yesterday.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle on New Line, Greengates at 1.30pm yesterday afternoon.

"Officers attended to find that a car had been stolen from the victim.

"The victim tried to chase the suspect and suffered an injury as a result of falling.

"The victim was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.

"The vehicle a Grey Citroen was found abandoned a short while later.

"The suspect is described as a white male around 6 foot tall, skinny build, dark wavy hair, stubble, a large cut across his face, he spoke in a local Yorkshire accent and appeared to be in his late 30s.

"He was wearing a black cap, with shorts and a cream jacket and yellow top underneath.

"Enquiries are ongoing by Bradford CID."

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident or has dash cam or CCTV is asked to contact Police via the live chat options at westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus or via 101 quoting crime reference number 13220370625.