A SHOPPER was strangled by a pair of teenage yobs determined to steal his prestige car.

The victim returned to his car in High Road, Wealdstone at 6pm on January 18 when he was seized from behind by one of the robbers, who attempted to strangle him. Forcing the victim to hand over the car keys, the pair then tried to steal his car, but fled when challenged by passers-by. Information to 8733 3438.