Pair wanted after driver beaten with rake and spade in 'ferocious' Dudley attack
Police are on the hunt for two men after a driver was beaten with a rake and a spade in a 'ferocious' daylight attack in Dudley.
Two vehicles pulled up on Meadow Road just after 9am yesterday and a row erupted between the occupants. The driver of a red Transit van then took a garden rake from his vehicle and hit the 50-year-old driver of a silver Vauxhall Vectra, leaving him with a deep cut.
A passenger from the Transit van then also began attacking the Vectra driver with a spade, while he continued to be beaten with the rake by the driver.
The pair eventually fled the scene in the van, leaving their victim with a deep wound to his head.
PC Paul Hadley from Dudley police, said: "This was a ferocious attack in broad daylight, shortly after rush hour. I am asking anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch on 101.
"We believe there was a black car directly behind the Vectra and I would urge the driver to come forward to help us with our enquiries."
The driver of the Transit van is described as white, 5' 10" tall, of a chubby build, with short brown hair. He was wearing navy blue jeans with a padded blue jacket and a red t-shirt. His passenger is described as the same height but of a slim build wearing a black coat with the hood up and a high vis vest. Both men are in their 30s.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or alternatively information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
