This is the sickening moment a driver was punched unconscious in a road rage attack in Conwy county. John Lee attacked the victim as he sat in his car in the Llanrwst area, on June 15, 2025.
Dashcam footage, shown to Caernarfon Crown Court, during Lee’s sentencing hearing last week, shows how Lee attacked the victim, before remonstrating with the victim’s wife outside
The court heard the victim had pulled over to collect eggs from a store and stopped his vehicle suddenly upon hearing a loud beep, fearing something was wrong with his car.
Lee, who was driving the vehicle directly behind, exited his car and approached the victim’s window, shouting “what are you doing?” before delivering a punch.
The force of the blow caused the victim to lose consciousness as he sat in his driver’s seat. Prosecution barrister Rabia Tariq told the court Lee also grabbed and shook the man during the assault.
When the victim’s wife stepped out of the car dashcam footage captured Lee verbally remonstrating with her in an aggressive manner. The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now – here’s how to sign up
The physical impact on the victim included a bruised eye socket and a grazed eyelid, alongside the loss of consciousness.
In a personal statement, the victim described the attack as “extremely aggressive and shocking,” noting that he has suffered from increased forgetfulness since the incident. He added the ordeal has had a lasting emotional impact on his wife and family.
Moment John Lee attacks driver in road rage incident in Conwy(Image: CPS handout)
Defending Lee, Richard Edwards stated his client had pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and “bitterly regrets” his impulsive actions. The court was told that Lee’s own wife and children were in his vehicle at the time and had been upset by the evasive driving required when the victim stopped. The defence characterised the assault as a “single, isolated” moment of madness.
The court further heard Lee is a self-employed carpenter and joiner who had previously served in the military before an injury cut his career short. Mr Edwards highlighted Lee’s struggles with mental health, noting he had even established a mental health football team to support himself and others in the community. His only previous conviction was a referral for common assault in 2005.
Judge Nicola Jones, sentencing Lee, higlighted the gravity of the incident, particularly as the victim’s elderly parents were watching from the back seat. She also criticised Lee for being”verbally aggressive” toward the victim’s wife while his own children watched the violence unfold from his car.
Judge Jones sentenced Lee to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months. He must undertake 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days. He must also pay £500 compensation and a statutory surcharge.
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