A 30-YEAR-OLD man needed 60 stitches to his head after he was attacked during a road rage brawl in broad daylight in Osborne Park yesterday afternoon.

Police say the incident started on Scarborough Beach Road between 4.30pm and 4.45pm when the occupants of two cars, a white van and a Toyota Hilux, became involved in an argument over merging.

Police say the white van pulled in front of the Toyota Hilux and braked, causing a small collision between the two cars.

The Hilux drove away but was followed by the van and at the intersection of Scarborough Beach Road and Harborne Street, two men in the van got out and became involved in a physical altercation with the driver of the Hilux.

Police say the driver of the Hilux was pulled from the car and assaulted.

His passenger came to his aid and during the scuffle between the four, one of the men received a large wound to his head believed to have been caused by a drill or hammer.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance and received 60 stitches to his head.

Police have spoken to all the men involved and will continue with their inquiries today.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.