A MAN was hit over the head with an iron bar during a burglary.
Detectives in Rainworth are appealing for witnesses to the attack in South Avenue.
Two men broke into the house at about 9.40pm on Thursday
The home owner, a 56-year-old man, was upstairs with his wife and three-year-old granddaughter.
When he went downstairs to confront the intruders, they hit him over the head with a metal object, believed to be an iron bar.
The men, both white, are thought to be in their early 20s and wore dark clothing.
They fled after the attack .
The victim was taken to King's Mill Hospital for treatment.
PC John Wilson, of Newark CID, said: "Although this appears to be an isolated incident, we would advise residents to remain vigilant."
Anyone with any information about this attack should contact PC Wilson on 101 extension 809 7736.
