A GROUP of men have escaped police after attacking a van driver.

Police were called to Glen Rise in Woodford Green at 2.30pm on Monday (June 27), where they found a van and two cars crashed into each other.

When officers arrived at the scene near Woodford Station, they saw a man armed with a baton get out of a Volkswagen Passat and smash two of the van’s windows.

A number of men emerged from a Vauxhall Vectra and tried to drag the van driver from his vehicle.

The suspects ran away as soon as the off-duty police officers identified themselves.

The victim, who is in his 40s, did not want to give a police statement. The motive for the attack is unclear and investigations are ongoing.

Did you see what happened? Call our reporter on 07768 507739 or email lara.keay@london.newsquest.co.uk.