Pensioner walking his dog in park attacked by gang for car keys

A pensioner has been beaten up at a popular Birmingham beauty spot while out walking his dog.

The 75-year-old victim was in Moseley Bog, on Yardley Wood Road, on Sunday when three men pounced on him.

They beat him up and grabbed his car keys before driving away in his blue Skoda Fabia.

The victim received minor injuries and was checked over by paramedics who were called to the scene.

West Midlands Police said two teenagers were arrested on Thursday (June 15) in connection with the incident and were later being questioned.

They are continuing to make enquiries and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.