Moorlands Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted during a break-in in Cheadle.
At around 12.20am on Wednesday morning (2nd August), officers were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service to a home on Queen Street.
A man in his 40s suffered an injury to his eye after being assaulted by a man who entered his home.
The victim was treated at the scene and taken to hospital for treatment.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The suspect, who is described as white, of a slim build, was wearing a purple and grey tracksuit and had a local accent. He went inside the home and assaulted the victim before leaving.
Officers have spoken with residents in the area whilst they continue to investigate the circumstances around the incident.
Anyone with any information or CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the area at the time are asked to get in touch with police.
Call 101, quoting incident 10 of 2nd August, or message using Live Chat on the website – www.staffordshire.police.uk
To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
