POLICE have appealed for witnesses to a road rage attack which left a pedestrian with a broken nose and hand.

The 36-year-old victim also sustained black eyes after he was set upon by a motorist in Walmersley Road, Bury, on Wednesday January 11.

Detectives said the victim, who has not been named, and his friend were crossing the busy main road around 8.15pm when a car sped past them before it came screeching to a halt. The driver accused the victim of spitting at his car before launching into a violent assault. The offender punched the victim and continued to kick him in the head and body while lying in road.

The offender was described as white, aged in his mid 20s, 6ft 4in, of heavy build, with short brown hair. He also had a large black stripey tattoo on his arm.

Police are appealing for witnesses and would urge anyone who saw the incident or anyone who has any information regarding the offender to contact DC Natalie Walker at Whitefield CID on 0161 856 8248 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.