Driver sought after assault

A PRIVATE hire driver has been asked to contact police over a road rage incident which saw a 39-year-old man assaulted with an "irritant spray" in Edinburgh.

The incident happened between 3:05pm and 3:15pm on Monday, 5 April, in the Drumbrae South area of the city.

The complainer was driving his Fiat south towards the roundabout when he almost collided with the private hire car. Both cars pulled over near Bank of Scotland.

The man exited his vehicle and approached the private hire car. The driver rolled down his window and sprayed him in the face with the unknown liquid.

Police are now appealing for any potential witnesses. The suspect is white, between 45 and 55 years old with short brown but greying hair and a medium build.