Road rage incident in York – Police seek witnesses

Jockey Lane, near Vangarde, York. Photograph © Google Street View
9 Nov 2020 @ 10.00 am
| Crime

Police are appealing for witnesses after a road rage incident near Vangarde Shopping Park in York.

The incident happened on Jockey Lane close to the retail centre just after 1.15pm on Saturday (7 November).

It involved a man driving a grey Hyundai i10 and a woman driving a black Vauxhall Tigra. The man is alleged to have got out of his car and become aggressive towards the woman.

A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: “We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

“In particular, we are appealing for information about the manner of driving of the cars and we are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage of the altercation.”

The man is described as

  • white
  • aged in his 40s
  • of stocky build
  • wearing a green beanie-type hat
  • and light coloured sweater.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police.

north-yorkshire-police-logo-25How to help the police

Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Ffion Twomlow
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
Email Ffion Twomlow here
Quote reference number 12200196154

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