Uber Eats driver run over in violent alleged carjacking in Melbourne’s southeast

An Uber Eats driver has been run over in a terrifying carjacking allegedly carried out by three teens.

Three teens have been charged after allegedly carrying out a horrifying carjacking in a crime spree through melbourne’s southeast.

It is alleged the young trio approached an Uber Eats food delivery driver parked outside a home on Romsey Place in Langwarrin about 1.45pm on Thursday.

As the driver took the delivery to the front door, a 17-year-old could allegedly be seen leaping from a passing ute and jumping into the driver’s seat.

Three teens have been charged after carrying out a horrifying carjacking in Langwarrin Picture: 9 news

The 33-year-old victim allegedly desperately tried to pull the teenager from his car before another teen ran from the ute and punched the driver in the head.

As the offender drove away, the man fell under the vehicle and sustained serious injuries.

Police allege the three teenagers dumped the car on Paddington Rd in Oakleigh before breaking into an elderly couples home on nearby Carlisle Crescent.

The three alleged offenders, all 17-years-old, were swiftly arrested by police who surrounded the home.

The victim was allegedly punched in the head before one of the offenders made off with his car. Picture: 9 news

The three boys from Reservoir, Langwarrin and Oakleigh have since been charged with aggravated home invasion and aggravated carjacking.

All three teens were on bail at the time of alleged crimes and face a total of 39 offences, the Herald Sun reported.

While the Oakleigh boy remains in hospital under police guard, the two other boys were due to appear before a children’s court on Friday.

They will reappear in court on August 1.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam or CCTV footage, are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Uber Eats driver run over in violent alleged carjacking in Melbourne’s southeast