A petrol station worker is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after he was run over trying to stop someone who was driving off without paying for their fuel.

West Yorkshire Police were called at 2.22am on Sunday (Oct 20) following a report that a staff member at the Esso on Castleford Road in Normanton had been run over.

A statement from the force said the worker had run out of shop to try and prevent the Audi from driving off without paying for fuel when he was hit by the car.

He is now in a life-threatening condition in hospital.

Detective Inspector Heather Shearer, of Wakefield District CID, said: “This is an extremely serious incident which has left a man who was doing his job in hospital in a critical condition.

Esso on Castleford Road in Normanton | Google

“We have extensive enquiries ongoing to identify those involved and are keen to speak with anyone who has any information that could assist us in our ongoing enquiries.”

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An 18-year-old man was arrested in the Essex area and is currently in police custody. A vehicle has also been recovered by police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 13240571263. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Petrol station worker in critical condition after being run over by Audi driver who didn't pay for fuel