Police appeal for witnesses of road rage incident where imitation handgun was produced

Police are appealing for witnesses following a road rage incident in Cheltenham on Saturday (9 July) which closed the road temporarily.

Officers were called to Princess Elizabeth Way shortly after 10am with a report of a man making threats following a road rage incident.

Investigating officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed a verbal altercation in the Sainsbury’s area of Tewkesbury Road between the drivers of a silver BMW 3 series and a silver Ford Zetec.

During the altercation one man produced a realistic imitation handgun and threatened the other.

One man, aged 28 and from Tewkesbury, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and affray. He has since been released under investigation.

Officers would also like to hear from anyone who has dashcam or CCTV which may help the investigation.

If you witnessed this incident please contact police by completing the following online form and quoting incident 136 of Saturday 9 July: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

You can also call police on 101 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.