Police said a female was the victim of the alleged incident in the car park outside the Perry Street Cinemas.

Police say the male driver of a white van tried to merge into traffic near the roadworks on Beach Road, and pulled in behind the female driver.

The male driver then allegedly followed the woman into the car park, where he allegedly threw a drink over her and verbally abused her before driving away.

Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Batemans Bay police on 4472 0099, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, and quote E140117502.