Man Dragged Along Motorway In Van Theft

Police are treating the incident on the M602 outside Salford as attempted murder and have appealed for witnesses. Greater Manchester Police said the victim left the keys to his VW Caddy van in the ignition - but the lorry driver then jumped into his van and drove off, with the motorist holding on. However, a 43-year-old male is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Detective Sergeant Julie Connor from Salford CID said: "The injured man is in a critical condition at hospital.