Serious assault, Mooloolaba

Police are investigating the serious assault of a man in Mooloolaba this morning.

Around 5.40am a 49-year-old man disturbed two men who were attempting to break into a car on Parkyn Parade.

The two men have then assaulted the man by striking him with a hammer and they have both then fled the scene in a different vehicle.

The 49-year-old man was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed any suspicious activity to contact PoliceLink on 131444.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.