SHOCKING footage captures a road-rage brawl breaking out in the middle of a busy Southampton street.

The video shows a motorist standing over a man in high-visibility overalls and grabbing at his throat while he is lying in the road.

A third man is then seen running across the road, dropping his shopping bags, and separating the fighting pair.

He remonstrates with them both and appears to be making calming gestures.

Finally they both get back in their vehicle and drive away while the peacemaker picks up his belongings and crosses the road.

It was recorded by Gareth Moore, who was driving past at the time of the fight yesterday afternoon.

A time stamp on the dashboard camera footage suggests the incident - on Stoneham Way, Swaythling - took place at about 1.30pm on Wednesday.

Anyone with information can contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101.