Road rage attack in Thundersley

10:35am Wednesday 6th March 2013 in News

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a road rage attack in Thundersley.

The victim had got out of his car in Bread and Cheese Hill to remostrate with a driver who was tail-gating him.

He was punched in the head and left needing stitches above his left eye. 

Officers believed the vehicle registration could be W995 GDT.

The suspect is described as white, aged around 45, broad shouldered and approximately 6ft 5ins tall with a large nose and grey receding hair.

At the time of the incident he was wearing a dark jacket, stonewash jeans, loafers and had a distinctive gold bracelet on one wrist.

It happened at 8.50pm on Wednesday, February 27.

Anyone who has any information about the incident, or the suspect sought, is asked to call Essex Police on 101 and ask for PC Lisa-Ann Gore.

Comments (20)

10:43am Wed 6 Mar 13

Elephantman2 says...

Plenty of bad and inconsiderate drivers around these parts. The mistake is getting out of the car to confront them. If there aggressive behind the wheel they are usually aggressive full stop!
Plenty of bad and inconsiderate drivers around these parts. The mistake is getting out of the car to confront them. If there aggressive behind the wheel they are usually aggressive full stop! Elephantman2

11:48am Wed 6 Mar 13

Barry Bas says...

By that desciption it sounds like they are looking for Jeremy Clarkson.
By that desciption it sounds like they are looking for Jeremy Clarkson. Barry Bas

1:01pm Wed 6 Mar 13

uncle_jarvis says...

If they have the number plate then presumably that's a pretty good lead to the 'offender'?
If they have the number plate then presumably that's a pretty good lead to the 'offender'? uncle_jarvis

1:11pm Wed 6 Mar 13

Soouthchurch59 says...

Sounds like self defence, to me...
Sounds like self defence, to me... Soouthchurch59

2:30pm Wed 6 Mar 13

lh1978 says...

Reading the comments already posted on here, people seem to think that tailgating is perfectly acceptable, so you people are quite happy to have it happen to you??? As far as I am concerned tailgating is another form of bullying & getting out of your car & punching someone who is willing to stand up for themselves only proves that. People that tailgate are mindless idiots!!
Reading the comments already posted on here, people seem to think that tailgating is perfectly acceptable, so you people are quite happy to have it happen to you??? As far as I am concerned tailgating is another form of bullying & getting out of your car & punching someone who is willing to stand up for themselves only proves that. People that tailgate are mindless idiots!! lh1978

2:58pm Wed 6 Mar 13

Hathi67 says...

lh1978 wrote:
Reading the comments already posted on here, people seem to think that tailgating is perfectly acceptable, so you people are quite happy to have it happen to you??? As far as I am concerned tailgating is another form of bullying & getting out of your car & punching someone who is willing to stand up for themselves only proves that. People that tailgate are mindless idiots!!
I detest tailgaters, and I agree people that tailgate are mindless idiots with no consideration for anyone but themselves.
[quote][p][bold]lh1978[/bold] wrote: Reading the comments already posted on here, people seem to think that tailgating is perfectly acceptable, so you people are quite happy to have it happen to you??? As far as I am concerned tailgating is another form of bullying & getting out of your car & punching someone who is willing to stand up for themselves only proves that. People that tailgate are mindless idiots!![/p][/quote]I detest tailgaters, and I agree people that tailgate are mindless idiots with no consideration for anyone but themselves. Hathi67

3:08pm Wed 6 Mar 13

Nebs says...

I wonder if the spy car gave them both tickets while they were stopped.
I wonder if the spy car gave them both tickets while they were stopped. Nebs

3:12pm Wed 6 Mar 13

bob7 says...

A quick check shows that the registration number is either wrong or the vehicle isn't insured.

Could be a case of the victim sticking to the 30mph limit and the other driver not liking it or not being able to use his throttle control properly.
A quick check shows that the registration number is either wrong or the vehicle isn't insured. Could be a case of the victim sticking to the 30mph limit and the other driver not liking it or not being able to use his throttle control properly. bob7

4:40pm Wed 6 Mar 13

pendulum says...

Sounds like self defence to me too, if the car in front stopped (blocking me from escaping) and the bloke got out of the car and came angrily over, I'd do what I could to defend myself as well.
Sounds like self defence to me too, if the car in front stopped (blocking me from escaping) and the bloke got out of the car and came angrily over, I'd do what I could to defend myself as well. pendulum

4:40pm Wed 6 Mar 13

westborograss says...

I have a simple answer to getting tail gated, SLOW DOWN, they will then overtake you and go on their merry way.
DO NOT speed up, it may be an unmarked police car wanting you to get out of his way, speed up and get a ticket.
I have a simple answer to getting tail gated, SLOW DOWN, they will then overtake you and go on their merry way. DO NOT speed up, it may be an unmarked police car wanting you to get out of his way, speed up and get a ticket. westborograss

5:49pm Wed 6 Mar 13

Letmetryagain says...

bob7 wrote:
A quick check shows that the registration number is either wrong or the vehicle isn't insured.

Could be a case of the victim sticking to the 30mph limit and the other driver not liking it or not being able to use his throttle control properly.
Or maybe someone not realising that the bus lanes only operate for a couple of hours in the morning and evening.
Although that is no excuse for this sort of behaviour.
[quote][p][bold]bob7[/bold] wrote: A quick check shows that the registration number is either wrong or the vehicle isn't insured. Could be a case of the victim sticking to the 30mph limit and the other driver not liking it or not being able to use his throttle control properly.[/p][/quote]Or maybe someone not realising that the bus lanes only operate for a couple of hours in the morning and evening. Although that is no excuse for this sort of behaviour. Letmetryagain

5:59pm Wed 6 Mar 13

Keptquiettillnow says...

Anyone who loses their rag like this wants their licence taking away.
Anyone who loses their rag like this wants their licence taking away. Keptquiettillnow

12:11am Thu 7 Mar 13

Tonybull1960 says...

This is a normal day when driving now. This is due to drivers thinking thet are more important than others they don't care about the rules of the road and are wrapped up in there own self importance that's how society is now.due to so many drivers on drugs smoking pot and alcohol it will only get worse advice don't get out of the car
This is a normal day when driving now. This is due to drivers thinking thet are more important than others they don't care about the rules of the road and are wrapped up in there own self importance that's how society is now.due to so many drivers on drugs smoking pot and alcohol it will only get worse advice don't get out of the car Tonybull1960

11:18am Thu 7 Mar 13

waders12 says...

any suprise the vehicle Fiat Punto Grey 1.9d is infact not insured!
any suprise the vehicle Fiat Punto Grey 1.9d is infact not insured! waders12

12:26pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Carnabackable says...

He got out and gave it the large, got slapped, then went running to teacher...
He got out and gave it the large, got slapped, then went running to teacher... Carnabackable

4:17pm Thu 7 Mar 13

ChampKind says...

Dear Reporter,
it's remonstrate, with an n. You're welcome.
Dear Reporter, it's remonstrate, with an n. You're welcome. ChampKind

12:24pm Fri 8 Mar 13

Noteworthy says...

ChampKind wrote:
Dear Reporter, it's remonstrate, with an n. You're welcome.
While we're at it, how can you get out of a car IN Bread and Cheese Hill? ON would be better!
[quote][p][bold]ChampKind[/bold] wrote: Dear Reporter, it's remonstrate, with an n. You're welcome.[/p][/quote]While we're at it, how can you get out of a car IN Bread and Cheese Hill? ON would be better! Noteworthy

12:27pm Fri 8 Mar 13

Noteworthy says...

I went on a speed awareness course once, and the instructor asked how you deal with a tailgater.

He then showed us the Highway Code - which states you should increase the gap from the car in front, in case of a rear-end impact, but continue to drive at a safe speed within the limit. Should the driver not back off, let them pass when it is safe to do so.

I don't recall him pointing out a section that states - pull over and get out of your car to remonstrate.

In fact, getting out of your car to have a go is Road Rage in itself. So you could say he started it. It's hard to feel sorry for a victim when there was a much easier solution - carry on driving.
I went on a speed awareness course once, and the instructor asked how you deal with a tailgater. He then showed us the Highway Code - which states you should increase the gap from the car in front, in case of a rear-end impact, but continue to drive at a safe speed within the limit. Should the driver not back off, let them pass when it is safe to do so. I don't recall him pointing out a section that states - pull over and get out of your car to remonstrate. In fact, getting out of your car to have a go is Road Rage in itself. So you could say he started it. It's hard to feel sorry for a victim when there was a much easier solution - carry on driving. Noteworthy

2:45pm Sun 10 Mar 13

Carnabackable says...

He got out to give it the large, then got whacked in the chops, then went crying to teacher,Oh diddems......
He got out to give it the large, then got whacked in the chops, then went crying to teacher,Oh diddems...... Carnabackable

10:40pm Tue 12 Mar 13

helenwil22 says...

If I get tailgated I just put on my hazard lights (well tailgating is a hazardous thing to do) they think you are breaking and automatically hang back, take them off and repeat if they tailgate again. I wouldnt get out of the car cause if the are inconsiderate enough to do it in the first place they are hardly going to apologise for doing it.
If I get tailgated I just put on my hazard lights (well tailgating is a hazardous thing to do) they think you are breaking and automatically hang back, take them off and repeat if they tailgate again. I wouldnt get out of the car cause if the are inconsiderate enough to do it in the first place they are hardly going to apologise for doing it. helenwil22

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