A teenage boy was “left shaken but unhurt” after reportedly being dragged out of a car by five men before it was stolen, said police.Officers were called to the reported carjacking at a car park close to football fields on Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, at about 17:00 BST on Friday, Staffordshire Police said.The black Mercedes was abandoned on the road after crashing into the central reservation on Ryecroft.Two men, aged 22 and 19, and a 17-year-old boy, all from Newcastle-under-Lyme, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery, the force added.The 17-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and failing to stop.They have been bailed while the investigation continues.Police are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or who has relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage.They asked people to call 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously.Police have appealed for anybody who saw the crash to contact them [BBC]Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Related internet links
Boy ‘dragged from Mercedes’ in suspected carjacking
