Road rage victim has hot coffee thrown over them

Tuesday, 3 September 2024 06:05

A man was punched in the face and had hot coffee thrown over him in a road rage incident in Salisbury in mid-August.

In a statement, Wiltshire Police said, "We are appealing for witnesses following an assault on Devizes Road, Salisbury, in which a man suffered facial injuries.

"At around 6.55 am on August 14, a vehicle cut in front of another vehicle just down from the roundabout by Highbury Avenue. The driver got out of the vehicle and threw a hot coffee over the victim, and punched him in the face, requiring hospital treatment.

"It is believed the suspect was driving a silver Renault transit van. We would like to hear from anyone who saw what happened, has CCTV or doorbell footage of the incident.

"If you have information that could help with our enquiries, please contact us through our website: Report a crime | Wiltshire Police

"Or you can call 101 quoting reference number 54240095434."

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