A MANHUNT has been launched after a driver was attacked during an attempted carjacking on the A59 near Clitheroe.

The 29-year-old victim from Accrington was driving his Audi when he was flashed by the driver of a white van, close to the McDonald's restaurant.

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After pulling over to the side of the road he was attacked by two men from the van - who demanded his car keys.

He managed to run from the men and they left the scene empty-handed.

PC 3568 David Richardson of East CID said: “This episode was extremely distressing for the victim who was just on his way to work. He was struck to the head and body but thankfully his injuries aren’t too serious.

“I would like to reassure people that these types of incidents are rare and we are working to find the men responsible who could have easily stolen the victim’s car had he not run off with the key.

“If you know the offenders or you have any information that could help, please make contact with us.”

Anyone with information can call CID on 01254 353563 or 101 quoting log reference number LC-20170103-1262.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.