POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked at the wheel of his car.

The victim was parking behind his house on Chester Road at around 8.30pm on September 21 when two men dressed in dark clothing and wearing balaclavas approached him.

The men allegedly opened the car door and attacked the driver with a sharp object.

Both suspects then ran away from the scene towards Sulby Avenue.

The victim was taken to hospital and the extent of his injuries has not been confirmed.

Officers are urging anyone with information to call 101 and ask for DC Sanson.