The violent carjacking of a man and his pregnant wife in Kings Norton was captured on video and West Midlands Police are appealing for help to find the gang.
The robbery took place at 2.40pm on Thursday 28th May outside the couple’s home in the Moneyhull Grange area.
Four men, with faces covered, pulled up in a white Renault Clio as the man (44) stood next to his VW Golf R estate, his pregnant wife sitting inside.
Vicious assault
The man was viciously assaulted by two of the attackers, being punched and kicked, so he handed over the car keys to his assailants. However, after he fell to the ground, the assault continued, with one of the attackers seemingly stamping on his head.
His wife (39) was ordered out of the car but was thankfully physically unharmed.
Two of the attackers got in and drove off in the VW. The third attacker got back into the Clio which was then driven away by the waiting driver man.
The man was taken to hospital where he was found to be covered in bruises, with a laceration to his head, a broken finger, and a laceration to his ear, which needed multiple stitches.
His wife was left with high blood pressure which was assessed by medics given her pregnancy.
“Appalling attack […] using extreme level of violence”
Investigator Jamie Bunting, from force CID, said: “This was an appalling attack on a pregnant woman and her husband, using an extreme level of violence.
“The couple have asked us to release this CCTV, while we’re conscious it is shocking, we hope it will help us identify those responsible.
“If you witnessed what happened or know who these people are, do the right thing and get in touch with us.
“We’ve already spoken to several witnesses, but there would have been lots of people out on walks at the time of the offence. We would like to hear from people who may have seen the cars at around this time, or who may have CCTV that we have not yet recovered.”
Vehicles
Both vehicles remain outstanding.
- Renault Clio – White – Displaying cloned plates YT64 VSX – Distinctive panoramic sunroof
- VW Golf R – Grey – Registration VA16 LFJ
Descriptions of the 4 men:
- Asian – aged 18-21 – brown eyes – medium build – around 5ft 10ins tall
Wearing: navy Nike hoodie – Adidas black tracksuit bottoms -dark coloured trainers – black gloves - White – aged 18-25 – medium build – 5ft 10ins tall
Wearing: black Armani hoodie – black jeans – reflective trainers - Wearing black hoodie – grey joggers – black trainers
- Driver of the Clio – wearing blue puffa jacket