Melbourne man attacked with sledgehammer after catching burglar

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Melbourne man attacked with sledgehammer after catching burglar
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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. 9News

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.

READ MORE: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.Neighbours called emergency services after hearing the struggle and the resident calling for help.The 33-year-old Frankston man was taken to hospital under police guard.Blood could be seen pouring from his head at the scene.

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