A DRIVER had his side window smashed and paintwork scratched in a road rage incident in Alcester.

A young woman passenger and her friends were threatened in a red Ford Fiesta by a group of five youths in a silver Peugeot 206 in Crooks Lane at about 3am yesterday.

The male driver of the Fiesta had previously overtaken the Peugeot as they were travelling from Stratford to Alcester before the incident.

The wing mirror was also knocked off and verbal threats were made to the occupants of the Fiesta.

One of the youths was described as white, of medium height, slim and with dark spiky hair. He was wearing baggy jeans, a white T-shirt and a chain around his neck.

Another was about 5ft 7ins, aged about 20 and wearing a dark blue hood and jeans. He was carrying a screwdriver.

Police are trying a trace a silver Peugeot 206, registration number BW53FJX, in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information should call 01926 415000.