Family day out ends in 'terrifying' road rage attack

A mother has described how a family day out at a country park ended in a "terrifying" road rage attack which left her children in tears.

The Liverpool family had just left an American classic car show at Tatton Park in Knutsford, Cheshire, when a man confronted her after she did not pull over to let him drive past.

Dashcam footage of the incident, at 15:00 BST on Saturday, shows him braking in front of the family's car before climbing out of his van. He can then be heard swearing, before he rips the car door handle off.

Portable toilet firm Instant Loos and Event Hire has apologised and said its subcontractor would no longer work for them. Cheshire Police said it was investigating the incident.

The mother, Olivia, was in the car with her two six-month-old babies and a 13-year-old.

She told the BBC she was "absolutely devastated by what my family went through".

She added: "Before the man is shown on video he was speeding down the road and was irritated that we would not pull over to let him past.

"The video shows him repeatedly braking in front of our car before stopping, getting out, banging on my window, and breaking the door handle while trying to get into the vehicle."

She said the children "were screaming in fear".

Olivia went on: "There is nothing worse than watching your children believe they are in danger.

"No one should have to experience this.

"No family should be left frightened in their own car because of another person's actions.

"The incident has been reported to the police."

A spokeswoman for Cheshire Police said: "During the altercation, a man had got out of his car to remonstrate with the other driver and ripped off the handle of the driver's side door.

"The man then left the scene. Inquiries are continuing."

A spokesperson for Instant Loos and Event Hire said: "The behaviour in this video falls way below the standards of professionalism and respect that we expect from someone representing our business.

"We take matters of road safety, professionalism and public conduct very seriously, and we will not tolerate behaviour that puts others at risk."

The firm said the driver would no longer work for them.

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