A HAMMER attack on a man in Sandown is being investigated by Isle of Wight police.
A witness reported that a man hit another man on the head with a hammer at 10.34am, on Monday, January 9.
The witness tried to intervene and the windscreen of the Vauxhall Corsa he was driving was smashed by the hammer.
The 27-year-old victim of the assault received minor injuries.
The suspect is described as white and around 30 years old.
Police Staff Investigator Laura Taylor, from Newport CID, said: "We are looking for anyone who saw this incident, possibly from a passing vehicle, to come forward.
"If you have any information, please call me on 101 quoting 44170009928."
You can also submit information online at www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/news-and-appeals/2017/january/130117-Perowne-Way-assault-44170009928