A Southampton man was beaten with a blunt object in an attack on Sunday evening, according to police.

A spokesman said the assault took place on a Middle Road, Southampton property at around 8.45pm.

“It appears that the victim, a 53-year-old man, encountered an unknown man on the property who reportedly struck the Southampton resident in the head with a blunt object,” said spokesman.

“The suspect, described as a dark skinned male approximately 6ft 3in to 6ft 6in tall wearing a greyish sweater with a hood over his head, then left the area in a dark coloured car.”

The victim was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and released.

Anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit at 234-1010.