The occupants of a van threw a heavy object at the windscreen of another vehicle near Ramsey.

A resident was travelling out of the town on the B1040 at about 6.20pm on Christmas Eve when the incident occured, causing the screen to smash. The van may possibly be a flatbed type, and was travelling in the opposite direction to the vehicle.

A police spokesman said: “This was a frightening experience for those involved, please get in touch if you were in the area at the time and are able to provide us with information that may be able to assist.”

INFORMATION: Call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.