Suspected road rage on Weymouth's Swannery Bridge

One man's been arrested following the incident

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 14th Apr 2023

A man's been arrested following a suspected road rage incident on Weymouth's Swannery Bridge.

Dorset Police tell us this happened at around 1.35pm on Wednesday (12th April).

It's believed a black Hyundai ix35 pulled out in front of the victim's vehicle, and later got out and caused damage to the victim's car.

A 43 year old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving; criminal damage; and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm and distress.

He's been released while investigations continue.

PC Jamie Ralphs, of Weymouth police, said:

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened, or the manner of the driving of the Hyundai, to please get in touch.

“Also, I would like to hear from any motorists who will have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230055947.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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