Street.

The complainant told Police he was driving his car towards Court Street shortly after lunchtime on Tuesday when a man whom he knew called out to him.

He was joined by a second man and as they questioned the complainant about a separate matter, one of the two allegedly punched the driver in the face through the window.

The attacker then allegedly pulled out a machete and swung at the complainant, causing a severe wound to his middle finger.

He managed to drive away during the attack and get to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he received treatment.