Moment lorry driver is assaulted in 'road rage' attack on his way to work

Jamie Bullen19 February 2016
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This is the moment a lorry driver was attacked on his way to work during an apparent road rage incident in south London.

Detectives from Greenwich released CCTV footage today of the assault in an industrial estate in Ramac Way, Charlton in which a man is knocked to the ground before he is repeatedly punched in the head.

Police said the victim was driving his lorry along the A2 at about 8am on Tuesday, December 15 and exited onto the slip road at the Woolwich Flyover when he was approached by a man in traffic.

The man shouted at him, accusing him of causing damage to his car, believed to be a blue Ford Focus.

Appeal: Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to about the assault
Met Police

The men parked on an industrial estate in Ramac Way to discuss the damage and both left their vehicles when they began to argue.

The man then attacked the 42-year-old driver by knocking him the ground before unleashing a volley of punches and kicks.

He then made off his car towards Woolwich Road.

The driver then returned to his lorry and drove to work where he phoned police. He suffered swelling to the head and cuts to his hands and knees but did not need to go to hospital.

Police described the suspect is described as a white, slim build, aged 25-35 with blond hair.

He wore a dark coloured beanie hat, a dark coloured jumper, grey jogging bottoms and spoke with an English accent.

Anyone with any information should contact Greenwich CID on 07325 273 811 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

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