TWO people have been arrested after a man was threatened with a knife in a road-rage incident.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the altercation on Friday, October 21, between 10pm and 11pm.

A 34-year-old man was driving along Grange Road in Gosport when a vehicle pulled out of Carless Close causing the man to swerve to avoid it.

The man carried on his way but he was followed by the other vehicle.

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In Ensign Drive, both drivers got out of their vehicles and an altercation occurred. No one was injured.

A 44-year-old man from Gosport has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and threatening a person with a blade in a public place. He has been released on police bail until November 18.

A 19-year-old woman from Gosport has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. She has been released under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the altercation in Ensign Drive, or anyone with a dash cam fitted in their vehicle who was driving along Grange Road between 10pm and 11pm that evening should call police on 101 quoting 44220429225.

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