Witness search after rider allegedly hit

A MOPED rider reported being punched in the face during a suspected road rage incident.

Police were called after a report of an altercation between the driver of a car and motorbike at some point between 5.30pm and 6pm on Monday, April 26.

A Gloucestershire Constabulary spokesman said: “It is understood that both vehicles turned from St George’s Road onto Bayshill Road before pulling over, it is from this point that an altercation broke out opposite Hazelwood’s offices.

“The rider of the moped reported that he had been punched in the face during the altercation and investigating officers are now appealing for witnesses.

“The vehicles that were involved are a white Honda SH motorbike and a grey Suzuki SX4 S-cross.

“They are seeking anyone with Cctv/dashcam footage or who saw or heard anything, in particular a blonde woman who stepped in to stop the altercation.

“If you were in the area on that Monday and have any information please complete an online form at gloucestershire.police.uk quoting incident 388 of April 26.”

Information can also be submitted to police by calling 101 and quoting the same incident number.