A PENSIONER was treated in hospital for serious facial injuries after a suspected road rage attack in Lymm.

The 70-year-old was taken to Wythenshawe Hospital following the assault outside his home.

Police were called to the area at 7.40pm on Tuesday after a dispute broke out between the victim and a motorist in Altrincham.

The victim was then followed to his home in the Broomedge area of Lymm.

He was then assaulted outside his home.

Following an investigation a 47-year-old man was arrested and later charged with assault.

The suspect from Winstanley will appear at South Cheshire Magistrates' Court on August 30.