A MAN was knocked down when he tried to stop car thieves.

The victim spotted the two culprits trying to break into his car on Aquamarine Drive in Fartown at 11pm on Monday.

They fled when they realised they had been spotted, chased by the victim.

The men got into a blue Vauxhall Astra and drove off.

The victim ran into nearby Red Doles Road, where he was struck by the Astra which was driven away.

The man in his 20s suffered arm injuries.

The culprits are both Asian men in their early 20s, around 5ft 8ins tall and wore dark clothing.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Huddersfield CID on 01484 436659.