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THIS is the horrific moment a carjacking victim is run over by his own vehicle.

Manolis Mourikis was hit by his silver Volkswagen as he chased it along a street moments after it was stolen from him.

Pizza chef Manolis chases after his silver Volkswagen following Manchester carjacking
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Pizza chef Manolis chases after his silver Volkswagen following Manchester carjackingCredit: MEN SYNDICATION
Manolis desperately grabs at the driver's side of silver Volkswagen after it is stolen form him
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Manolis desperately grabs at the driver's side of silver Volkswagen after it is stolen form himCredit: MEN SYNDICATION
Manolis opens driver's door of his car to confront the thief
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Manolis opens driver's door of his car to confront the thiefCredit: MEN SYNDICATION

The footage – captured on CCTV – shows the 33-year-old running after the vehicle as stunned bystanders look on.

The car then stops suddenly and Mr Mourikis manages to grab the driver’s side door and open it.

But as he tries to lean in, the driver shifts the car into reverse and shoots backwards, striking the victim with the open door, and almost colliding with a red van coming up the street.

The Volkswagen then drives off with Mr Mourikis giving chase.

He was cared for by passers-by until an ambulance arrived and took him to the Manchester Royal Infirmary.

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The carjacking happened in the Northern Quarter area of Manchester at around 5pm on Saturday, and the road was cordoned off for several hours while enquiries were made.

Witnesses say the vehicle narrowly missed other pedestrians as it sped away from the scene with the door still open.

Mr Mourikis said: “I was stood by the car talking to a friend and the man jumped in the car.

“I ran after him and after about 20 metres I managed to catch him and grab the driver’s side door and open it. He then stopped the car and reversed over me.

Manolis is knocked off his feet by driver's door of Volkswagen as it is reveresed at speed
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Manolis is knocked off his feet by driver's door of Volkswagen as it is reveresed at speedCredit: MEN SYNDICATION
Manolis comes crashing on to the pavement as silver Volkswagen nearly slams into lorry behind
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Manolis comes crashing on to the pavement as silver Volkswagen nearly slams into lorry behindCredit: MEN SYNDICATION
Terrified onlookers watch as incident unfolds in Manchester's Northern Quarter
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Terrified onlookers watch as incident unfolds in Manchester's Northern Quarter

“I don’t remember anything after that, the next thing I know I was in hospital.”

The 33-year-old, who lives in Northampton but was visiting Manchester ahead of a move to the city, says police have still not managed to trace the car.

“I need it back. I am a pizza chef and I also deliver the pizzas so I need my car for work.”

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, driving under the influence of alcohol, and assault. He has been bailed until November 23.

Manolis gets back on his feet after being knocked over as the driver of the Volkswagen speeds down street
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Manolis gets back on his feet after being knocked over as the driver of the Volkswagen speeds down streetCredit: MEN SYNDICATION
Manolis darts out of the way as the Volkswagen is driven at speed down street
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Manolis darts out of the way as the Volkswagen is driven at speed down streetCredit: MEN SYNDICATION
Damage to the driver's side door is clearly visible as thief makes his getaway
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Damage to the driver's side door is clearly visible as thief makes his getawayCredit: MEN SYNDICATION

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