Driver left scarred in road rage attack

The man, from Sheffield, claims he was punched hard in the face after a verbal row on the junction 33 Rotherham sliproad at the traffic lights.

He was taken to hospital, where he had six stitches and other treatment for his injuries. No weapon was used.

The altercation followed an incident on the M1 when the Sheffield man’s blue Vauxhall Astra was allegedly “cut up” by a Vauxhall Corsa.

Police say the 41-year-old Astra driver blew his horn at the other motorist before both vehicles left at junction 33 and stopped near the roundabout.

There was a verbal altercation while both drivers remained in their cars, before the driver of the Corsa allegedly got out and punched the other man in the face.

Traffic police are appealing for witnesses to the incident at around 2.40pm on Monday August 6.

Police say the driver of the Corsa is from the Nottingham area and disputes the account given by the Sheffield motorist. Anyone who can help should contact the Road Policing Department on 0114 220 2970.