A man in his 60s was taken to hospital after suffering facial injuries during an apparent road rage incident.

The incident took place on Monday, after two men, who had been driving along Darkes Lane, Potters Bar in separate cars, pulled over shortly after 3.30pm.

They became embroiled in an altercation, and one man was taken to hospital.

Police officers are appealing for witnesses.

PC Laurence Harwood, who is investigating, said: “I would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw the altercation take place or any events leading to it to contact me with information.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting crime reference number J3/14/1057.