Road rage attacker jailed

A Tauranga man who launched a brutal road rage attack on an elderly woman motorist - has been jailed for two years.

George Frires appeared for sentence in the Tauranga District Court after earlier pleading guilty to injuring with intent.

The 21-year-old attacked the 81-year-old woman last month after running into the back of her car on his bicycle.

He wrenched open her door and punched her in the face. She suffered a broken nose, bruising, and smashed glasses.

Prosecutor Rob Ronayne told the court there is no such thing as road rage - just simple street thuggery.

The judge declined Frires leave to apply for home detention.

- NEWSTALK ZB