Van driver attacks man in Sittingbourne road rage bust-up
Police hunting a van driver after a shocking assault in Sittingbourne have released a photo of the vehicle involved. The fiery incident unfolded between 11:45am and 11:50am on August 3, 2018, in Dover Street.
Road rage erupts after dangerous overtake
The victim, a man in his 20s, was behind the wheel of a yellow Luton van when the suspect brazenly overtook him on the wrong side of the road. Traffic soon ground to a halt, with a taxi wedged between the two vans. That’s when the trouble started.
The suspect began making aggressive hand gestures at the victim. Then, he stormed out of his white van and launched into a tirade. Despite the victim’s firm refusal to engage, the attacker leaned into the van, grabbed the victim’s neck, and squeezed tight.
“He threatened to hurt me before letting go and driving off,” said the victim.
Suspect description and van details
- White male
- Age: 25-35 years
- Height: About 5ft 10in
- Brown hair
- Medium build
- Two moles on one side of face
- Wearing a white vest top
The suspect’s white van featured distinctive alloy wheels and a roof rack stacked with three ladders perched on top of each other.
Police appeal for witnesses
Police urge anyone who recognises the man or has any information about the incident to come forward immediately.
