Moment Shropshire woman knocked down by van in Oswestry 'hit and run' after thieves target her business

A Shropshire business owner has told how her life was “dismissed” after being injured in a hit and run by thieves who targeted her premises.

Video shows Rebecca Davies being knocked to the ground in Oswestry by a white van she had been pursuing.

The 33-year-old, who runs a house clearance business, was trying to stop the vehicle and confront its occupants.

She said they had stolen items from her premises and she was trying to prevent them from doing it again.

Footage shows Rebecca being knocked to the ground after getting out of her car with partner Dan Brown, who was also injured in the incident on Monday (April 27).

Rebecca said: "How anyone can dismiss someone's life for the sake of stealing is beyond me.”

Police say they are investigating. Rebecca said she was chasing the van, which had foreign number plates, after being alerted its two occupants had just targeted her business.

She said: "I wasn't seriously injured, just bruises and scratches on me.

"Dan had a black eye and had a headache but nothing major.

"They had left our business premises after being seen taking things by a neighbour who rang me.

"We then caught up with them near another business which has also been targeted previously.

"But the men in the van didn't want to be caught so drove into both of us.

"I am a victim of a hit and run. This wasn't just stealing.

"I have an honest life, my meaning in life is my family and my business.

"Why did I deserve this?"

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "We received a report on Monday of a robbery at a business on Maesbury Road in Oswestry.

"An investigation is ongoing."