Police investigating a roadside fight in East Devon, where a woman was grabbed, arrested a man on suspicion of stalking and criminal damage.
Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after it was reported on Saturday (September 5) a van drove aggressively behind a woman driving a car on the B3179 over Woodbury Common, until she was forced to pull over to let the driver pass.
Police said the van driver stopped, approached the woman in the car and grabbed her as she tried to drive away, holding onto her vehicle while it was moving.
A local man in his 40s was later arrested on suspicion of two counts of stalking involving fear of violence and criminal damage to a property – value under £5,000. He has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Investigating officers want to hear from anyone who saw the roadside row.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a roadside altercation along the B3179 towards Woodbury Village on Woodbury Common in East Devon.
“It has been reported that on Saturday 5 September at around 8pm a van aggressively drove close behind a car which pulled in to let the van pass.
“The male driver of van stopped and approached the car. As it began to move away the van driver is said to have lent into the car and grabbed the female driver’s arm and clung on to the vehicle while it was in motion. He sustained minor injuries.
“Investigating officers are keen to hear from those who may have witnessed the incident.”
If you have information or dashcam footage to help police, report it through the force website, or call 101 quoting crime reference 50260238328.
