A man has had his head bashed in with a machete during an attempted carjacking in St Kilda, Melbourne.
The horrific attack took place last night near the intersection of Barkly and Carlisle streets.
Two men approached the man and demanded he hand over his keys, before one of the perpetrators hit the man on the head with a machete.
He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The police rushed to the scene, but could not find the perpetrators.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au