Carjack victim's eye socket fractured.

CAR thieves fractured a man's eye socket after he tried to stop them stealing his vehicle.

The 45-year-old victim was walking towards his red Audi S3 Quattro, in High View Road, Leamington, when the pair approached him.

They hit him in the face, knocking him to the ground, before clambering into his car and starting the engine.

The injured man, who is from Birmingham, held on to the door of the car - registration BK57 CKG - but was thrown to the ground as the offenders drove off at speed, escaping in the direction of Princethorpe and Rugby.

The robbers struck on Tuesday, at about 6.50pm.

Detective Constable Mick Duffy, of Leamington CID, said: "The red Audi S3 Quattro is distinctive as it has tinted side and rear windows and may also have some front nearside damage."

Police would like anyone who knows the whereabouts of the vehicle to phone DC Duffy at Leamington police station on 01926 451111, ext 4070, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.