Road rage truck driver attacked motorist in front of victim's son

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A motorist was attacked in front of his son by a road rage truck driver.Kristopher Lorimer had followed the man for two miles after being annoyed by him switching lanes.Missiles were thrown at the frightened dad's car before Lorimer punched and kicked him at Tesco in Belhaven Road, Wishaw.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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He sounded his horn and the other man gestured in apology, but that didn't satisfy Lorimer.Mr O'Connor told the court: "The accused pulled alongside and started shouting and swearing at him."The Focus driver apologised again and they both continued driving."The man's son then saw three items being thrown from the accused's vehicle.

These, including a metal implement, made contact with the Focus."It was accepted that these were thrown by a passenger in Lorimer's truck.Mr O'Connor added: "The Focus driver stopped in a