Driver spits....

[GrumpyGregry]

You are a master of restraint.... and somewhat disadvantaged by being on a bent.

Had he come running up at me like that......

 

[martint235]

The size of you mate, I can't imagine many people would have come running at you...

I know!!! Life is just so unfair!!! If it'd had been me in BM's place you can guarantee that the driver's window would go up, the phone would disappear and the driver would suddenly find something fascinating to look at directly in front of him, always happens that way. That's why I have to chase them so hard

As said though it is a shocking piece of film and the guy should be done. Either that or tell me where it was and I'll go and lurk!

 

[arallsopp]

That was awful mate. I wouldn't have dealt with it nearly as well. I'd be the shaky kneed one hidden up round the corner. Report him, and let us know how it plays out.

 

[Alien8]

That was just hilarious when he comes lumbering back round the corner threatening you with his knuckle sandwich - what a twat!

I also liked the cyclists at your side with their heads fixed rigid looking forward.

 

[Alan Whicker]

A police matter, without a shadow of a doubt.

 

[peteoc]

I agree, report the git. As many people have said, well done for being restrained - my reaction would have been to hit him before he hits me then call the police when you have him pinned on the floor.

 

[fossyant]

Bl00dy hell. And to come back for a go. Loads of 'offences' committed there, at least 3 driving ones (phone, dangerous driving, and red light) and an assault...FFS !!

 

[Crankarm]

I agree, report the git. As many people have said, well done for being restrained - my reaction would have been to hit him before he hits me then call the police when you have him pinned on the floor.

Unfortunately in the eyes of the police this would have meant them arresting you on suspicion of committing an assault ............

 

[Origamist]

If you want to go for a prosecution, it will need a trip to the police station, I'm sure. Good luck with it.

Did you get any details from the cyclists around you?

 

[magnatom]

Aye, I can never quite understand folk who say they would have hit him first. I have a good job and a family to look after etc. A criminal record would be a disaster for me! Therefore, my default is to never lash out first. Defend, absolutely, and if that means reacting to a punch in such a way that he hits the deck like a tonne of bricks wondering what hit him (yes judo has it's uses) then I will do.

 

[peteoc]

Unfortunately in the eyes of the police this would have meant them arresting you on suspicion of committing an assault ............

I think you'll find that the law is on your side, if someone comes running towards you with what you believe is the intent to harm you then you can act in self defence. There are enough witnesses around as the road looks quite busy but also there is the video evidence

 

[Crankarm]

I think you'll find that the law is on your side, if someone comes running towards you with what you believe is the intent to harm you then you can act in self defence. There are enough witnesses around as the road looks quite busy but also there is the video evidence

Indeed, but try telling that to the police when they are about to nick you and haul you down to the station ...........

 

[nilling]

Self-defense? Just make sure you get Steven Gerrard's lawyer

Truly disgusting individual and road menace

 

[nich]

Urgh, please report it chap. I'd love to have this fella sorted out by the police, he looks like trouble for all road users.

 

[Riding in Circles]

You have more restraint than me Mikey, I would have smashed him into pieces when he came back if it had been me.