A man was reportedly hit with a baseball bat and then struck by his assailant's car as the attacker fled the scene.

Police were called to the hard shoulder of the coast-bound carriageway along the M20 near Cheriton, Folkestone , at 6.15pm on Wednesday, October 7.

It was reported that the driver of a silver MG had stopped and been involved in an altercation with the driver of a blue Seat Alhambra just before junction 12.

A police spokesman said: "The driver of the MG is then alleged to have hit the victim with a baseball bat before striking him with his car as he drove off.

"The victim was taken to a local hospital and has since been discharged."

A man in his 50s was later arrested on suspicion of assault and has since been released pending further investigation.

Detectives are urging anyone who saw the incident or who may have captured it on their dashcams to call 01843 222289, quoting the reference number 46/179906/20, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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