Scots worker clearing roads amid Storm Amy destruction 'attacked'

While using the chainsaw to clear trees from the road he was reportedly approached by a motorist with a French or Italian accent.

A worker clearing roads after destruction and debris left by Storm Amywas reportedly attacked while using a chainsaw.

The shocking incident dubbed by police as "outrageous and so dangerous" took place at around 12 noon on October 4 on the A82 in the Glen Goy area, approximately a mile and a half north of Spean Bridge.

While using the chainsaw to clear trees from the road he was reportedly approached by a motorist with a French or Italian accent wearing a blue beret who assaulted him and pushed him in to a ditch.

The suspect was driving a grey Renault van, possibly a Trafic model, which was a left-hand drive with a foreign number plate bearing the numbers 7532.

He is described as white, mid 40 to 50 years old, 5ft9 tall, of medium build and had grey facial hair. He was wearing a blue beanie hat, a black Rab waterproof jacket and blue jeans. It is believed he spoke with a French or Italian accent.

The incident took place during the height of Storm Amy which saw severe weather warnings, high winds and flood alerts across the country.

Many roads were closed due to debris littered from the 70mph gusts.

Inspector Katy Duncan said: “Fortunately the victim was not seriously injured, however, the fact he was attacked whilst operating a chainsaw is outrageous and so dangerous.

"The worker was doing his job in challenging weather conditions to ensure the road network was re-opened, and it is completely unacceptable that he was subjected to this behaviour.”

Witnesses who were in the area at the time are asked to check dashcam footage in case the vehicle has been captured.

Information can be passed to police on 101 quoting incident number 1541 of Saturday, 4 October 2025. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or Contact Us on Police Scotland’s website.