Prahran police are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly assaulted following a road rage incident in South Yarra on Saturday, Victoria Police say.
Police have been told the victim, a 53-year-old Toorak man, was driving a silver Volkswagen east along Toorak Road in the left hand lane about 2pm.
The driver of a silver Honda Civic, in the centre lane, attempted to nose his way in front of the victim’s car as they approached the intersection of Williams Road.
The victim drove around the front of the Honda and continued travelling towards the intersection.
Both drivers then became involved in a verbal argument, sounding their horns and
indicating their annoyance by hand gestures.
A rear-seat passenger got out of the Honda, approached the open driver’s window of the victim’s car and punched him in the face.
The victim, in an attempt to get the other vehicle’s registration number, got out of his car and was struck a further four to five times by the male passenger.
The offender then got back into the Honda and the driver drove off.
The victim sustained a concussion and required hospital treatment.
Investigators have released CCTV footage of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
