A MAN kicked a car and used a racist slur during an incident in Wylds Lane, Worcester.

At around 10.40pm on Sunday, July 31, the victim, a 40-year-old man, was driving along the road when he became aware of a man walking into the road from the right-hand side.

The man continued to walk into the middle of the road, and gestured for the victim to stop his vehicle.

The man is then said to have struck the victim's car a number of times, causing damage and scratches to the panelling.

It is believed that the man then used a racial slur toward the victim.

The man is described as Asian, between 5ft 6ins and 5ft 7ins, and of a stocky muscular build. He had short dark hair and facial stubble and was thought to be in his early 20s.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to the driver and any passengers of a blue saloon type vehicle that was driving towards the victim's car at the time of the incident.

Anyone in the area at the time, with any information that could help the investigation, is asked to call officer on 101, quoting the reference number 857.

Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.