Plumber Injured in Van Theft Attempt in Sheffield

In Sheffield, a plumber named Ryan Fox was nearly killed while attempting to prevent thieves from stealing his van, which was captured on CCTV. The footage shows him clinging to the passenger side as the van sped away, dragging him along the road for about 12 seconds, causing significant injuries that required hospitalization. Following the incident, Fox expressed gratitude that his injuries were not more severe, despite needing treatment for burns and bandaging on his legs. The van was stolen around 7am on September 10, and both thieves, dressed in black with masks, have not yet been apprehended. South Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for any information related to the theft. Community members have labeled Fox's actions as 'heroic' as they share the footage online to help identify the suspects.