Appeal for witnesses after man assaulted in Southampton Road

Wednesday, 4 January 2023 00:00

Police are asking for our help after an assault on Southampton Road earlier this week.

In a statement, they said: "We are appealing for information after a man was assaulted following a road rage incident in Salisbury.

"At approximately 4.30 pm on January 2, officers were called to the incident outside Oak Furniture Land in Southampton Road.

"Following a minor parking-related incident, a man in his 30s was assaulted by another man, who went up to his car and then punched the victim multiple times in the face and to the body, causing an injury to his nose.

"It is believed the offender was driving a new Ford Fiesta.

"Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230000349."

Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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