Police are investigating after a woman reported that her car was damaged while she and a child were inside in Weston-super-Mare.
The incident happened at about 7pm on Spring Hill in Worle.
Avon and Somerset Police said the woman told officers the occupant of a silver Volkswagen Polo pulled alongside her vehicle and struck it with what has been described as a hammer.
The alleged attack is reported to have caused damage to the vehicle.
It is understood that the people involved are known to each other.
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A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Police are investigating after a woman reported that her car was damaged while she and a child were inside.
"It happened at about 7pm on Spring Hill in Worle.
"The woman told officers that the occupant of a silver VW Polo pulled alongside and struck her vehicle with what's been described as a hammer, causing damage.
"It's understood the individuals are known to one another."
Officers said they are following up a positive line of enquiry but are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or may have relevant footage.
Anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam, CCTV or other video footage, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 5226194851.
