A 60-year-old driver was attacked in a road rage incident near Fosse Park.
He had been passing Everards Brewery in Soar Valley Way towards Glen Parva when a passenger from another car got out, walked up to his car and attacked him.
He received minor injuries to his face and his arm.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at about 11.25am on Sunday.
Sergeant Pete Jelbert said: "The victim had just driven into Soar Valley Way and swapped lanes when the vehicle the suspect was a passenger in pulled up alongside his, the suspect got out of the vehicle, approached the victim and grabbed his arm.
"There may have been a number of motorists travelling along that road on Sunday morning and we would urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact the police. Any calls received will be treated in confidence."
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the police on 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
