A ROAD rage driver fired a ball bearing from a catapult at another car during a broad daylight motorway pursuit, it has been revealed.

Detectives have launched an investigation after an incident which saw a man in his twenties, who was driving a white Nissan Cabster from Pangbourne to Reading on the M4, chased by a black BMW X5.

What came next was a shocking moment where the BMW fired a weapon from his car and tried to take the Nissan off of the carriageway.

Officers confirmed a 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which happened on Wednesday, July 25, and urged anyone with information to come forward.

A spokesman said: “At around 2.15pm the victim, a man in his twenties, was driving a white Nissan Cabster from Pangbourne to Reading on the M4.

“He was being followed by another car, a black BMW X5, which was being driven erratically.

 “During the incident, the driver of the BMW hit the Nissan with a ball bearing from a catapult and tried to get the car off the road.”

Nobody was injured and detectives believe it was an isolated incident.

Anyone with information should contact Thames Valley Police on 101.

Detective constable Rachel Belsher said: “This was a very distressing incident for the victim.

"As this happened in the middle of the day, when the M4 is busy, it is likely there is a number of witnesses who saw this happen.

"We would encourage anyone with information relating to this incident to please get in touch.

"You can do this by calling the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting reference 43180227734.

"If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 500 111 or you can you can make a report online.”

A man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and has been released on police bail until August 22.