WITNESSES, particularly an elderly man in a red car, to an incident that took place in Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, earlier this month, are being sought by Honiton CID.

WITNESSES, particularly an elderly man in a red car, to an incident that took place in Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth, earlier this month, are being sought by Honiton CID.

DC Vicky Grimwood is appealing for witnesses to come forward if they saw an altercation between a woman in an electric wheelchair and a young man, who confronted her, at Woolbrook Road's junction with Bennetts Hill, between 4pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday, August 5.

Following the incident the young man walked away laughing and police are anxious to identify him.

If you can help DC Grimwood, or colleague DC Amanda Rowe, please contact them at Honiton CID on (08452) 777 444, quoting reference KS/09/455.