Knifeman attacks family and rams campervan at M4 services during Christmas getaway

A man was arrested following the motorway services attack (Image: Newsquest)

A family of three were the subject of a horror attack just days before Christmas.

A mum and dad, both in their 30s, and a child were approached by a man with a knife while in the coach park at Chievely services in their Ford Transit Campervan on December 23 at around 3.15pm.

The dad left his vehicle and challenged the man before leading him away from his family.

The offender then got into his Range Rover and drove at the man multiple times but missed before driving away.

But he then came back in his car and rammed the campervan multiple times, which had the family inside.

Officers attended swiftly and arrested a 42-year-old man from Slough on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm, affray, dangerous driving, and threatening behaviour. He remains in police custody.

Thankfully, no one was injured but three cars were damaged.

Detective Sergeant Marcus Burrows said: “I understand this assault and affray may have been alarming for those who witnessed it and those hearing about it.

“However, thankfully, no one was injured and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

“We are investigating it thoroughly; we remain at the services as our enquiries continue, with a scene in place in the overflow car park.

“Anyone with concerns should speak to a uniformed officer.

“I am appealing for witnesses to any part of this incident to please come forward.

“The services was busy at the time so I imagine many people witnessed it but have not spoken to us yet.

“Also, if you were driving in the car park around the time of the incident and had a dash-cam, please check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist us and get in touch if you have.

“Anyone with information or footage should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43230573780.

“Alternatively, provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.

“Please do not share videos or images of the incident on social media; instead, send them to us via our website.”