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The 46-year-old man was reversing his lorry up Jubilee Street just off Canklow Road at around 8.30am on Wednesday, March 10, when the bricks were thrown at his cab.

He was left with serious injuries and officers investigating the incident are now appealing to anyone who saw what happened to contact them.

PC Leah Tolliday, investigating, said: “These bricks were launched towards the cab and hit the driver in the face, causing serious injuries.

Jubilee Street, Rotherham (photo: Google).

"This was a thoroughly distressing incident for him, and we are working hard to identify those responsible.

“If you were in the area on Wednesday morning and saw the incident happen or have any dash cam footage which captured what happened, please do get in touch.”

Please give us a call on 101 or use our online reporting portal quoting incident 588 of 10 March.

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Lorry driver seriously injured after bricks thrown at his vehicle in Rotherham

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a digital subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.