Police condemn road rage attack

The attack happened in the driveway of the man's home

Police have condemned as "appalling" a road rage attack on a 96-year-old man in Aberdeen.

Officers hunting the attacker said the incident happened on Monday afternoon in Carden Place, a plush area of Edwardian terraced houses.

It is believed to have occurred after the man asked a motorist to not to park in his driveway.

The victim's injuries are not thought to be serious, a Grampian Police spokesman said.

The attacker is described as being 5ft 10in, of average build, aged in his late twenties to early thirties and is said to have a short, dark beard.

Police are anxious to trace the driver of a black saloon car seen in the area at the time.

Pc Amanda Young, of Grampian Police, said: "This is an appalling and seemingly unprovoked attack on a vulnerable elderly gentleman who was left lying on the ground injured and alone and I would appeal for anyone with information to contact us as soon as possible."

A sign tells motorists not to block the driveway

The man declined medical attention at the time but was persuaded by relatives to go to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he was examined by doctors.

Bill Knight, chairman of Grampian Senior Citizens Forum, said: "I find it absolutely horrifying that this has happened at all.

"What makes it worse is that it has happened against someone of such an age.

"It wouldn't surprise me if an attack like this will eventually lead to someone's death."

Anyone with information is requested to contact Grampian Police or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.