Lorry driver attacked with shovel in 'terrifying' road rage caught on CCTV

A man attacked a lorry driver with a shovel in a "terrifying" road rage attack after a collision with a pick-up truck.

The men initially exchanged details after the incident when entering the M62 in Eccles, Greater Manchester, before the the pick-up driver turned violent.

CCTV footage showed him punch the lorry driver, before he deliberately reversed the pick-up truck into the lorry.

After attempting to get into the locked lorry driver's cab, the pick-up driver then smashed out the window with a shovel.

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened on the junction between the M60 anti-clockwise and the M62 at around midday on Wednesday, November 9.

PC John Cavanagh said: “This attack was unbelievable, and has been clearly captured on CCTV.

“Luckily neither of the men were seriously injured however they have been left terrified by the incident.

“The driver and passenger in the lorry were just trying to get on with their day’s work when they collided with the man in the pick-up truck.

"Accidents happen and they were attempting to deal with the situation in an appropriate manner. No one could have anticipated the level of violence they would then fall victim to.

“I am appealing for anyone who may recognise the driver of the pick-up truck to get in touch as soon as possible. It was broad daylight and the man can be clearly seen, someone must know who he is.”