Motorist struck in the head after driver’s road rage attack in Northamptonshire

A motorist received a head injury after they were the victim of a road rage incident in Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault that took place on the A428 near West Haddon, Northamptonshire.

A spokesperson said: “The incident occurred at around 5.50pm on Monday, April 6, when the driver of a blue Vauxhall Astra Coupe overtook the victim, stopped in the road, got out of the vehicle and smashed the driver’s side window with an object, striking the victim on the forehead.

“The suspect is described as a white man, aged about 30, approximately 5ft 10in, with short brown wavy hair and a brown beard. He was wearing a light-coloured beige t-shirt and shorts

Northamptonshire Police are investigating the incidentplaceholder image
Northamptonshire Police are investigating the incident

“The suspect then returned to their vehicle and drove away from the scene,” the spokesperson added.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO. Please quote incident number 26000196349.

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