A 14-year old boy has allegedly been grabbed by the throat and dragged onto a nature strip in Berwick after a confronting road rage incident.
Police have appealed to witnesses following the Monday 25 March scuffle where it’s alleged two 14 year old boys were riding their bicycles in the middle of Chirnside Drive before turning into Bemersyde Drive about 3.30pm.
A white ute also turned into Bemersyde Drive and overtaken the riders before pulling over in front of them, blocking their path.
Police say one of the riders has ridden on to the nature strip, while the other has tried to ride around the ute; however, the driver has opened the car door causing the rider to stop.
The driver has grabbed the boy by the throat before dragging him on to the nature strip and throwing him down, police allege.
The driver then started to abuse the other rider and pushed him up against the bus shelter.
Police believe there were a number of people in the area who witnessed the incident, however, at this time have spoken to one witness.
The witness that police have spoken to believed that someone may have filmed the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Senior Constable Schmitzer at Narre Warren Police Station on 9705 3111.
Alternatively contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au and quote incident number 190109949.
