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Just after 6:00PM on 19 February, police attended a location along Rex Creighton Blvd where it was reported that a confrontation between two motorists was taking place.

On arriving at the scene, officers observed two vehicles and their occupants on the side of the road, and the occupants speaking with first responders. One of the drivers, a man aged 72 of North Side, had facial injuries. The second driver, is a juvenile male, aged 17.

It was reported that the man exited his vehicle and confronted the juvenile. An altercation took place between both parties which led to the man receiving facial injuries.

The juvenile was arrested on suspicion of Assault ABH as a result of the facial injuries sustained by the other driver. The other driver was warned for intended prosecution for the offence of Common Assault. The latter is not an arrestable offence. A police investigation into the incident has begun, which will include the collection of evidence to establish the facts of the matter.

Police are aware there are several videos of the incident circulating on social media, and that the incident occurred in peak hour traffic whereby many motorists would have seen the incident take place. Investigators require the assistance of the public to be able to understand the incident in its entirety. Anyone with information regarding this incident, including video footage, is encouraged to contact 911, or call the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220.