Man assaulted in Stowmarket

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorist waiting at a set of traffic lights in Stowmarket was assaulted.

The incident happened on Thursday 12 October between 7pm and 7.30pm. The male victim had been followed by a van along the A14 westbound and was assaulted when he left at the Stowmarket junction with the A1120.

An unknown man approached the car, opened the door, slapped the victim in the face, threw his car keys and other belongings on to the road and swore at him before driving off in his own vehicle.

The assailant is described as white, around 35, bald-headed and of skinny build. He was wearing a white or grey T-shirt. His vehicle is described as a modified silver VW Caddy with black writing on the side.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage is asked to contact Suffolk Police, quoting crime reference 37/59922/23.

Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update

Email: [email protected]

Phone – Call 101

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.