NT Police are calling for witnesses to come forward after a 70-year-old man was assaulted in a road rage incident at about 9:30 am in Yarrawonga.

It is alleged the 70-year-old man was driving along McMillans Road in a Suzuki Swift when a Green Toyota Hilux overtook him in a dangerous manner.

Both vehicles then continued onto the Stuart Highway where the Suzuki swift merged to the right lane intending to overtake the Hilux, the Hilux has then allegedly swerved across in front of the Suzuki, affectively cutting it off.

The Suzuki has pulled back and continued driving behind the Hilux onto Yarrawonga Road where both vehicles have come to a stop at a service station.

The 23-year-old male passenger of the Hilux then got out of the vehicle and allegedly approached the elderly man and punched him, knocking him to the ground unconscious before fleeing the scene.

The 23-year-old male was arrested shortly after the attack and has been charged with aggravated assault, fail to render assistance and resist arrest.

The 70-year-old male was taken to the Royal Darwin Hospital by St John Ambulance.

Sergeant Troy Stephens said this was a cowardly attack on an elderly man and Police would like to speak to any one that witnessed the attack or who stopped and provided assistance to the victim.

“We are particularly interested in speaking with two men that were driving a tray back truck with a yellow tray who provided assistance but had left the scene before Police arrival.

“Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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