POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a suspected 'road rage' attack.

The incident took place at about 1.50pm on Saturday, September 6, in Blackbrook Road. A teenage motorist was driving along when, without warning, another car suddenly pulled out of a nearby side road causing him to swerve.

When both cars stopped at the next set of traffic lights, the driver of the second veihcle got out of his car and punched the younger man before driving off.

Anyone with information can contact the Crime Management Unit at St Helens Police Station on 0151 777 6053 or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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