POLICE are investigating a road rage incident in which a motorist was punched in the face.

The confrontation between two men drivers kicked off at traffic lights in Weston-super-Mare and resulted shortly afterwards in an assault.

Police say the incident happened at about 1.50pm on Tuesday (April 5) on the A371 Locking Moor Road.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "The victim sounded his car horn as he was unhappy with the driver of a 12-plate van who he felt had cut him up.

"When both vehicles stopped a little further on at a set of temporary traffic lights near the Helicopter Museum, the suspect got out and punched the victim in the face.

"The victim sustained facial bruising."

The suspect is described as white, aged 40- to 50-years-old, bald and having a ginger beard.

He was wearing a brown top, black trousers and sunglasses.

Anyone who witnessed what happened should call police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222080457.