A road rage incident in Weymouth saw a man left with 'serious' head injuries.

According to police, a man aged in his 60s, was driving a black Audi A3 and was forced to stop suddenly to avoid a collision with an e-scooter on Chamberlaine Road, Wyke Regis, at around 9.50am on Saturday.

The victim’s wife, the passenger of the vehicle, pulled down her window to challenge the male e-scooter rider over his riding.

According to police, he started becoming abusive and the occupants got out of the car to speak to him.

The e-scooter rider then punched the victim, causing him to fall to the ground. He was taken to hospital after sustaining a head injury. The rider, who made off from the scene, was seen wearing sunglasses, a grey t-shirt, grey shorts and white trainers as well as a backpack.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a road rage incident that resulted in a serious assault in Weymouth.

Detective Sergeant Kate Rhodes, of Dorset County CID, said: “This was a violent assault that left the victim with a serious head injury and we are carrying out detailed enquiries to identify the suspect involved in this incident.

“I would urge any witnesses, or anyone who has captured relevant dashcam or home CCTV footage, to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting number 55240126513.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.