Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault to come forward 'as a matter of urgency'.
A man was attacked in his property on Victoria Road in Douglas at around 5.30pm on Sunday.
The man was able to escape out onto the road but was pursued by his attackers who briefly continued the assault outside - the victim did not sustain serious injuries but did require hospitalisation.
Officers believe several vehicles would have passed the area at the time and are urging anyone who saw what happened to contact Police Headquarters.
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