A DRIVER was racially abused by another driver in Ilminster following a near miss road collision.

Two cars were involved in the racially aggravated incident on November 28, at around 9.20am at the Horton Cross roundabout, at the junction of the A303 and A358.

Police are looking for a man who followed the other driver to the Shell garage and shouted racial abuse at him.

As the victim went to pay for his petrol, the suspect took the victim’s keys from the vehicle and discarded them.

The victim recovered the keys once the suspect had driven off. The victim was left very distressed and feared for the safety of his son who was travelling with him.

Police are looking for a white male, aged around 25 - 30, medium build with short fair hair, wearing a blue hoody.

He was driving a blue Audi TT.

If you have any information, contact them on 101 and quote reference number: 124257/14.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111