Police are appealing for witnesses following a road rage incident between two drivers.

The victim was driving a black Mercedes A Class in Crawley Avenue, Crawley, from the Hazlewick roundabout towards Junction 10 of the M23, when it was undertaken by a silver Volvo S60 travelling in the same direction.

The Volvo pulled in front of the Mercedes before braking heavily, causing the victim to also brake sharply and swerve into lane one.

The suspect drove off a little further before braking heavily again in lane one, causing the Mercedes driver to do the same, at about 11.30am on Friday February 26.

Hand gestures were exchanged between both parties who both took the exit onto the B2036 and drove off in different directions.

PC Craig Broxton, from Haywards Heath Roads Policing Unit, said: “I'm anxious to hear from any independent witnesses.

“If you saw what happened or saw either of the vehicles prior to this incident, then please contact Sussex Police on 0845 6070999, quoting serial 1043 of February 26.”