A CAR was damaged, and the driver threatened by a group at a make-shift road block made from barriers and a tree root.

The driver stopped just short of the blockage in Junction Road, Burgess Hill, which consisted of a road works barrier, a bottle and a large tree root.

A group of people then began to throw objects at the car.

A man described as slim and wearing a red hooded jumper and dark trousers ran at the car from the side of the road holding an unknown object.

The Argus: A group of people threw objects at the car A group of people threw objects at the car

He forced the driver to drive over the tree root, which wedged underneath the car causing damage.

The car came to a stop after a few yards, but the group ran off as the driver called the police.

The incident happened at 12.10am on Sunday, January 30.

The Argus: The driver stopped at the blockage in Junction Road, Burgess Hill, which consisted of a road works barrier, a bottle and a large tree root The driver stopped at the blockage in Junction Road, Burgess Hill, which consisted of a road works barrier, a bottle and a large tree root

Police are investigating the late-night incident and are seeking witnesses.

Police Constable Taylor Kitson said; "This incident caused real alarm and concern to the occupants of the vehicle, and we want to trace whoever was responsible.

"The motive is unclear at present, but this was reckless behaviour that had the potential to cause serious injury as well as damage.

"The photos we are releasing were captured using dash-cam footage on the car.”

Anybody with information about the incident or the possible identity of the man, please contact police either online or by calling 101, quoting serial 16 of 30/01.