Lake Illawarra man bashed with baseball bat, tyre iron

Police say four men entered the View Street home about 6pm and beat the man over the head repeatedly while he was in bed.

The 32-year-old victim suffered facial fractures, bleeding on the brain and multiple fractures to his vertebrae.

After the attackers fled the man sought help from a neighbour who called for an ambulance and the police.

He was taken to Wollongong Hospital before being flown to St George Hospital in a serious condition.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact Lake Illawarra detectives on 4323 5599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.