A man has been found wandering streets in Perth’s southeast naked and covered in blood.

The man, believed to be in his 40s, was found walking near the intersection of Orrong Road and Wright Street on Friday about 8.30pm.

Police said he had injuries consistent with those caused by a bladed weapon.

Residents told 7News he had been knocking on doors claiming he was the victim of torture.

View photos A man walking the streets of Carlisle on Friday night naked and bleeding. Source: 7News More

Concerned local Matthew Burkett said he heard someone “yelling out” on his driveway.

“‘I’ve been tortured, I’ve been tortured’,” Mr Burkett told 7News.

“The guy was naked and had cuts all over him and there was blood coming off him everywhere.”

View photos Residents claim the man was crying out complaints of being tortured. Source: 7News More

Police managed to determine the man had been at a unit block in nearby Marchamley Place however no one was there when they arrived.

Neighbours said they also heard a man’s cries for help.

The victim has been treated at Royal Perth Hospital as police investigate.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, or who saw or heard anything suspicious in the Marchamley Place area between 7.30pm and 9pm, is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the online reporting page.

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