Roadworker clearing trees with chainsaw assaulted by driver

The roadworker was clearing trees on the A82 about a mile from Spean Bridge

A roadworker clearing fallen trees with a chainsaw has been assaulted by a driver in the Highlands.

Police said the man was pushed into a ditch while working on the A82 in the Glen Gloy area, near Spean Bridge, at about 12:00 on Saturday.

The road to Invergarry had been closed after several trees were toppled by 70mph winds during Storm Amy overnight on Friday.

Police Scotland said the suspect spoke with a French or Italian accent and was driving a grey Renault van, bearing a foreign plate with the numbers 7532.

He is described as white, mid-40s to 50 years old, of medium build with grey facial hair.

Insp Katy Duncan said: "Fortunately the victim was not seriously injured, however, the fact he was attacked whilst operating a chainsaw is outrageous and so dangerous.

"The worker was doing his job in challenging weather conditions to ensure the road network was re-opened.

"It is completely unacceptable that he was subjected to this behaviour."

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to contact Police Scotland.