Ripley: Man in 70s repeatedly punched during road rage attack

The assault took place in Nottingham Road on Thursday afternoon

A man in his 70s was pushed to the ground and repeatedly punched in the face in a road rage attack in Derbyshire.

Police said it happened after the victim was almost hit by a car leaving Lidl in Nottingham Road, Ripley, on Thursday afternoon.

Police said as he walked past the car, which had stopped, he shouted at the driver about the near-miss.

The driver then got out of his vehicle and attacked him.

Derbyshire Police said the victim told officers he was pushed over before being punched in the face a number of times.

The force said a woman was seen getting out of the car and pulling the man away.

The assault, which happened between 12:30 and 13:00 GMT, is believed to have been witnessed by multiple people.

Officers have appealed for witnesses to come forward.