A road worker clearing trees following Storm Amy was pushed into a ditch by a motorist.

The unnamed man was using a chainsaw while working on the A82 in Glenn Coy, Scotland, when he was suddenly hit by the driver of a grey Renault van.

The motorist was described as being around 40 to 50 years old, 5ft9 tall with grey facial hair.

He was reported to be wearing a blue beanie hat, a black Rab waterproof jacket and blue jeans, and is believed to have a French or Italian accent.

Inspector Katy Duncan said: ‘Fortunately the victim was not seriously injured, however, the fact he was attacked whilst operating a chainsaw is outrageous and so dangerous.

‘The worker was doing his job in challenging weather conditions to ensure the road network was re-opened, and it is completely unacceptable tha

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