A CYCLIST was attacked by a road rage motorist after he had berated the man for driving his car dangerously close to his wife's bike at a popular beauty spot.
The couple had been riding around Hamsterley Forest, in County Durham, when the incident happened at about 3pm on Saturday.
After the car had driven by, the man became annoyed and shouted in its wake, causing the driver to stop.
The motorist got out of his car and attacked the man, leaving him with minor injuries to his face.
The attacker is described as 5ft 7in, of stocky build, thick set and with short, ginger hair. He was in his mid-twenties.
Detectives in Bishop Auckland are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact either Det Cons 101 Joanne Turnbull or Det Cons Jim Lawrie on (01388) 603566.
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