Assault appeal after lorry driver injured in West Norfolk

Police are appealing for witnesses after a lorry driver in his 60s was allegedly assaulted in Fincham last week.

Officers say the incident happened at 10am on Monday, February 17 when the victim, who had been driving a 40-tonne lorry along the A1122 near Fincham, came to a stop close to the High Street.

A man from another stationary lorry is reported to have stepped out of his vehicle and approached the victim, before punching him in the face.

The victim suffered bruising, and the suspect was reported to have returned to his lorry before it drove away.

The suspect's lorry is described as a white, 3-7 tonne lorry, towing a cherry picker.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or captured it on dash-cam.

Anyone with information should contact PC Ryan Thorogood at Dereham police station on 101, quoting crime number 36/12396/20.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.