The victim of a serious road rage attack says he could

have been blinded in his “terrifying” ordeal.

Matthew Shaw, from Chatham, was driving along the A2 in Newington, near Sittingbourne, when the passenger in the car in front threw a pint glass out of the window which hit Mr Shaw’s car, a red VW Golf.

When Mr Shaw, 24, flashed his lights to notify the car in front of the damage that had been caused, and to pull over, the car stopped and a man got out.

He then ran towards Mr Shaw’s car swearing, and kicked the passenger window, causing it

to smash.

Glass sprayed all over the inside of Mr Shaw’s car and hit him in the face and eye, which left him requiring hospital treatment.

Mr Shaw said he and his girlfriend, Kirsty Gardener, 26, and their baby Ryan, had been returning home to Thorold Road, following a visit to Sheerness.

He said: “I had been following the car for several minutes from the Key Street roundabout in Sittingbourne when it happened. It was truly terrifying. He kicked my window with his foot and the glass went everywhere in my car and it also went in my eye.

“My girlfriend said, “drive, drive, drive” but there was blood pouring from my eye, and I had to stop driving after a few minutes.

“She called an ambulance which took me to Medway Maritime Hospital. The doctor said I was lucky not to be blinded.”

PC Louise Batten, who is investigating the assault, said this was a particularly “violent and mindless” attack, and the victim and his family were lucky to have only suffered minor injuries.

She added: “It was a particularly busy Saturday afternoon, and I am keen to hear from any other drivers and road users who may have seen the gold Mini in the area and anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

“I would urge them to get in contact, no matter how insignificant they think their information may be.”

The offender was a passenger in a car described as a gold-coloured new-shaped Mini Cooper with a black roof. He was described as a white man, about 23-30 years-old, 5ft 8in tall, with a slim but athletic build.

He had thick, dark hair and was wearing a black T-shirt and off-white jeans.

Police are keen to hear from anyone in the area who may have seen the attack or especially where the gold Mini went. It happened between 2.30-3pm on Saturday . They also want to hear from anyone who may know who owns the car.

If you can help, contact PC Louise Batten at Sittingbourne police station on 01795 419348, or call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.