POLICE in Barrow are investigating an alleged road rage incident. 

At 4.40pm on Monday, two cars were driving in North Road, opposite the Premier Inn/Brewers Fayre pub close to Tesco.

A black Saab overtook a blue Vauxhall Astra, with the driver of the Saab then getting out of the vehicle as the two cars came to a stop.

The Saab driver reached through the open window of the driver's side of the Astra and assaulted the driver.

The offender is described as 6 foot tall, with a stocky build, short ginger hair and a stubbly beard.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.