A driver has been left with broken ribs after a man beat them with a golf club.

An altercation broke out between two drivers on A339 near the Robin Hood Roundabout, Newbury, when the driver of a black Vauxhall Astra attacked the driver of a black Ford Focus.

The victim received multiple broken ribs following the incident, which occurred at 11.45am on October 8, and required hospital treatment but has since been discharged.

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The offender is described as a white man wearing a black Adidas tracksuit.

Investigating officer PC Matthew Hall, based at Newbury Police Station, said: “We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed this incident or have CCTV or dash-cam footage in the area, to please get in touch. 

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“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43220452151.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”