Woman on crutches punched in the head in vile Balwyn North road rage assault

Shocking details have emerged about a road rage incident in Melbourne’s east that left a young woman with serious facial injuries.

Press PLAY below for details on the violent road rage assault

A black Volkwagen Golf overtook the woman’s white Honda Civic a speed on Arama Street in Balwyn North on Wednesday night.

The woman sounded her horn and the Volkswagen driver began to brake suddenly in front of her.

The 25-year-old woman, who was using crutches, pulled over and man from the Volkswagen punched her in the head, then continued to assault her as she tried to crawl away.

Police have today released CCTV footage of a vehicle as the search for the offender continues.

The offender is perceived to be southern European in appearance, aged in his early 20s and about 175cm tall. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.