A PEDESTRIAN was attacked by an irate driver in broad daylight.

The 42-year-old was walking along Cold Ash Hill when a black saloon car pulled up next to him.

The driver sprang out the car and began shouting and swearing at the pedestrian before attacking at around 11.30am on Thursday, May 25.

The motorist punched his victim in the face several times, leaving him injured.

The driver is white and thought to be in his mid thirties. He is 6ft tall with a stocky build, and a black beard and moustache.

He was wearing a dark t-shirt and dark trousers.

The pedestrian did not require hospital treatment.

Anyone with information can call 101 quoting reference 43170151021.