Appeal after motorcyclist forced off road

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Image caption, The car swerved in front of the motorcyclist before the rider was punched
  • Author, Greig Watson
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, East Midlands

A driver who swerved in front of a motorcyclist before getting out and attacking him is being sought by police.

The rider was on the A511 between Ashby and Swadlincote, Derbyshire, at about 11:45 GMT on 25 January when the confrontation took place.

Police said the victim was approaching the roundabout at Boundary when he was undertaken by the driver of a red car, who swerved in front, then braked hard.

There was a collision and the rider fell on to the grass verge, before the driver got out and punched him.

The motorcyclist suffered a black eye and broken nose, police said.

Officers have appealed for witnesses, saying there were a number of other vehicles in the area at the time, including several belonging to a funeral procession.

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