Brutal Road Rage Attack in Puttenham Leaves Man Needing 14 Stitches
Red Vauxhall Astra Sparks Violent Assault
A man suffered 14 stitches after a vicious road rage brawl on the A3 in Puttenham on the evening of 13 March. The victim spotted a red Vauxhall Astra recklessly pushing through traffic around 6:25pm and followed it off the A3.
He pulled up to turn right onto the A31 near the Harvester pub when the Astra driver suddenly jumped out, fists clenched.
Three Punches Leave Man Bloodied and Injured
The victim rolled down his window, only to be punched three times. The attack left him with a nasty open gash on his forehead, plus cuts on his head and below his eye. He was rushed to Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford for treatment.
Police Desperate for Witnesses
Officers say the suspect is a white male in his late 20s, medium build, wearing a grey hoodie under a blue jacket. He had rings or possibly a knuckle duster on his right hand and was driving a new Vauxhall Astra.
PC Cristina El Sadawy said: “This was a seemingly unprovoked attack which has left the victim needing numerous stitches and caused him extreme distress. We urge anyone who was in the area to come forward. Your information could be crucial.”
If you witnessed the assault or have any info, call Surrey Police on 101 quoting crime reference 45170026071.
