A lorry driver in his 50s was assaulted in Slough after he was confronted by a motorist.

Between 4.10pm and 4.30pm on Thursday, December 17, a 56-year-old man was driving a lorry in Fairlie Road, near the town’s Mars factory.

He was overtaken by a dark green Toyota Yaris, which had the partial registration Y269, and did not have its lights on.

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The person stopped his car and got out, before approaching the lorry driver and reportedly assaulted him by punching his face.

During the incident, the lorry driver was also allegedly threatened.

The man then drove away in the Yaris where he reportedly overtook multiple vehicles.

The lorry driver suffered a swollen lip.

The person has been described as a dark-skinned man, aged 35 to 40 years old, is around 5ft 6ins to 5ft 7ins tall, and had short dark hair.

He was wearing blue combat work trousers and a blue coat.

Investigating officer PC Charlotte Morris, of the Incident and Crime Response team based at Slough police station, said: “We are investigating this incident which left the victim with minor injuries and feeling fearful.

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“I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident as they may have a vital piece of information which could assist us.”

Anyone with any information should contact the 24-hour non-emergency number 101 quoting the reference 43200428986 or can make a report online.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.