A MAN who jumped out in front of a 65-year-old driver causing him to swerve wielded a knife at him and threatened his wife.

It happened on London Road in Brimscombe between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on Sunday (24 July).

The 65-year-old victim was travelling with his wife towards Stroud in a black Volvo when a man jumped out in front of his car by Brimscombe football club, causing him to swerve.

The victim stopped to confront the man, at which point the man pulled a knife out and swept it across his body in the direction of the victim.

The offender then pointed the knife at the victim's wife when she stepped out of the car and verbally threatened her.

The offender made off towards Brimscombe Port.

He is described as a white male, in his early 20s, 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build, clean shaven, with short dark hair to the neckline and cropped around the ears.

He was described as "rough looking", with a pale complexion and a Gloucestershire accent.

He was wearing a pale blue hooded top, denim knee length shorts and blue or black trainers. He was carrying a holdall or shoulder bag.

It is believed the offender jumped out in front of other cars prior to this incident.

If you saw the incident or have any information and haven't spoken to police already please call 101 and quote incident 359 of 24 July.