A MAN suffered serious injuries in an incident of road rage in Southampton.

Officers say one driver attacked another driver on Peartree Road, leaving him with a fractured cheek and broken nose.

Now police have launched an appeal for witnesses to the incident, which took place at the junction with Sea Road.

Officers say the drivers of a blue Ford Fiesta and white Kia Sportage were involved in an altercation between 4.40pm and 4.50pm on Thursday, January 24.

The driver of the Kia Sportage was injured in the attack.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

He has since been released from police custody but remains under investigation.

Detectives investigating the assault would like to trace several key witnesses.

It has been reported one man in a white van may have captured the incident on his mobile phone, while others members of the public stopped to give first aid.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44190029257.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously.