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Kirsty Feerick

Thug racially abuses victim before horror road rage attack as cops launch probe

A thug has racially abused a victim before assaulting them during a Scots road rage brawl.

The incident broke out on Saturday at around 2.30pm after a van dangerously overtook a cyclist in Tillicoultry.

Cars were forced to swerve out the way on the A91 Eastbound between Alva and Tillicoultry sparking the confrontation.

Police are appealing for information (Police)

The drivers got out of their vehicles and into an altercation that left one man injured.

A white panel van over took a red Reliant Robin and a cyclist on the A91 Eastbound between Alva and Tillicoultry.

Now officers have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for information.

Police Scotland said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a report of road rage/dangerous driving, on Saturday 3rd April.

"Around 2.30pm, Saturday 3rd April 2021, on the A91 Eastbound between Alva and Tillicoultry, a white panel van was reported to have been driven dangerously.

"They overtook a red Reliant Robin and a cyclist, which caused vehicles travelling Westbound to take evasive action to avoid a collision.

"An assault thereafter took place between the drivers of these vehicle in Stoneyacre, Tillicoultry shortly afterwards, during which a victim was racially abused.

"We are appealing to anyone who witnessed any of these incidents to call 101, quote incident number 2910 of the 3rd April 2021 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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