An Uber driver was attacked with hammers in Brisbane’s inner west during the early hours of Wednesday morning, police say.
The incident occurred when the 51-year-old man drove to Robertson Park at Taringa at 3:20am to pick up a passenger.
Police said a man approached the car and confirmed he was the pick-up client then got into the car and started assaulting the driver.
It is alleged two other men then got into the car and began attacking the driver with hammers.
Police said the trio pulled the victim out of the driver’s seat and then stole his car.
The driver was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious head injuries where he is undergoing surgery.
Police are seeking help from the public to find the man’s car, a 2020 white Toyota Camry with Queensland registration 775 CJ9.
Anyone who witnessed the attack or has relevant footage is encouraged to come forward.