AN off-duty emergency worker was pulled out of his car and repeatedly punched in the head and face as he drove out of supermarket car park.

Police are investigating the unprovoked assault at the exit to the Lidl car park in the George Shopping Centre, Crewkerne

Officers are appealing for witnesses to the attack at around 2.20pm on Sunday (March 13).

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "As the victim – a man in his 40s – was leaving the car park he sounded his horn to alert a pedestrian who was standing in the road with his dog.

"The pedestrian then kicked the victim’s car as he drove past.

"The victim stopped and the pedestrian proceeded to pull him out of his vehicle, before punching him repeatedly to the head and face.

"He suffered cuts and bruising but did not require hospital treatment."

The offender is described as a white man, aged 35 to 45, of medium build, and between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in tall.

He was wearing a denim baseball cap, and had a large white haired lurcher-type dog with him.

If you saw what happened, or recognise the offender from the description, call police on 101 quoting reference number 5222060398 or complete the force's online appeals form.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its anonymous online form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.