Melbourne man attacked with sledgehammer after catching burglar
A tradie was struck in the head with a sledgehammer during a burglary attempt at his home in Melbourne's south-east while his young daughter slept inside.
The 37-year-old man said he heard someone at his property on Elm Grove in Langwarrin about 3am on Friday and went outside to investigate.
He told police he found a man trying to steal his tools from his ute parked in the driveway.
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A man was attacked with a sledgehammer after he caught an alleged burglar in his driveway. Nine
The resident then got in a struggle with the other man, before the other man chased the resident back into his property and allegedly attacked him with a sledgehammer, according to police.
It is understood the resident was hit in the head with the sledgehammer.
Neighbours called emergency services after hearing the struggle and the resident calling for help.
Police arrived quickly and arrested the alleged attacker in a neighbour's backyard.
The 33-year-old Frankston man was taken to hospital under police guard.
The resident was taken to Frankston Hospital in a serious condition.
Blood could be seen pouring from his head at the scene.
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