Man suffers head and facial injuries after road rage attack on A5 at Shrewsbury

A blue Renault Scenic and a black Volkswagen Touran people carrier were travelling the Emstrey Island.

The VW was reported to have pulled in front of the Renault, before both vehicles stopped at the traffic lights on the Emstrey Island. The driver of the VW then got out of his vehicle, approached the Renault and damaged the driver's window.

The Renault driver, a man in his forties, was then assaulted by the VW driver. He sustained injuries to his head and face.

The driver of the VW then got back into his vehicle and drove off in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a white man in his thirties of a muscular build and approximately 5' 7" in height. He was thought to have short hair and stubble on his face. At the time of the incident he was believed to be wearing a striped grey T-shirt and jogging bottoms.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident which happened at approximately 4pm on March 4, a or who may have any information. Please call police on 101, quoting incident 0506S 040316.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via their website.