AN APPEAL has gone out to trace the driver of a silver Clio, following a road rage attack in which a man is thought to have waved a shotgun at his victim.
Thames Valley Police said that the incident took place on Beech Hill Road around 6.30pm on Monday, February 11.
The victim, a man in his 50s, was driving along the lane that links Spencers Wood to Beech Hill.
Police said that a muddy black pick-up truck – though to have been a Hilux Invincible – pulled out of a side road in front of him, causing him to stop. The occupant of the truck approached the man’s car and began shouting at him while holding what appeared to be a shotgun.
The man then got back in to the truck and drove away towards the village of Mortimer.
The offender is described as white, 5ft 11ins, of average build, aged in his forties, with dark brown stubble. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black jacket, light denim jeans and a black bobble hat.
A woman in a silver Renault Clio was at the scene but drove away before the victim could speak to her.
In a statement, investigating officer PC Stewart Argyle, based at Newbury police station, said: “I would like to appeal to the driver of the silver Renault Clio, as she may have witnessed the incident and have information which could assist our investigation. If you believe this was you, please contact police as soon as possible.”
Anyone with any information about the incident which could assist the investigation should contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting the reference 43190044890 or make a report online.
If you do not wish to speak to police, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
