A MAN was hit over the head with a hammer during a serious assault in Merstham.
Police were called to a house in Bletchingley Road at around 9.15pm on Tuesday.
The victim was taken to East Surrey Hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.
A Merstham man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of assault and was in custody as the Mirror went to press.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Errol Chetty from East Surrey CID said: "I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident or the events leading up to it to contact officers with information.
"We are still in the early stages of this investigation but we do believe the victim and the offender are known to each other.
"This was a frightening ordeal for those who witnessed it and I hope the quick arrest will go some way in reassuring the community that Surrey Police will not tolerate this kind of behaviour and that we will do all we can to bring those responsible to justice."
Call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference RB/13/5719 with information or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.