A 62-year-old man who fought off a would-be car thief in Hastings requires surgery after being injured in the attempted carjacking.
Police are appealing for information in relation to the June 9 incident, which happened on Francis Hicks Ave, about 5.30pm.
Hastings Constable Katie Francis described it as a "random" and "completely unacceptable" incident on an episode of Police Ten 7 which aired on Thursday night.
The victim had been reversing out of his driveway on Francis Hicks Ave for a midweek takeaway run when he was approached by a man who "ripped open" the driver's side door, she said.
"He's demanded to have the vehicle."