A TEENAGER has been charged after a man from Tameside was hit by his own car following a robbery in Stockport.

A 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder and numerous driving offences.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (Wednesday, January 13).

Just after 9pm on Friday, 53-year-old Mohammed Islam was struck by his own car following a robbery.

Mohammed was taken to hospital where he died on Sunday.

Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with police.

Detective Chief Inspector Liam Boden, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “As our investigation continues I would like to pay tribute to Mohammed’s family who have shown such admirable bravery and dignity this week during the most tragic of circumstances imaginable.

“They and the local community have responded stoically in the last few days and we are doing all we can to support Mohammed’s loved ones with specialist officers at this awful time.

“Our priority is to ensure they get the answers they are undoubtedly owed and we urge anyone with information or footage relating this incident to submit to our portal or to contact us via phone so we can ensure we ascertain the full details of this incident.”