Police search for man over Darley assault

A digitally-generated image of a man police believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Police are searching for a man who assaulted another man in his Darley home before fleeing with stolen electronic equipment.

Detectives from Moorabool Crime Investigation Unit have released a digitally-generated image of a man they believe attended an address in Darley between 9pm and 10.30pm on Thursday, September 23.

The man assaulted a male victim in his 40s before stealing electronic equipment and fleeing the scene in a white hatchback.

Police have released an image of that vehicle as well a digitally-generated image of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The man is described as being aged in his late 20s or early 30s, about 180cm tall with olive skin, a stocky build and black curly hair with shaved sides.

He was wearing a white hooded jumper, grey shorts and white sneakers.

Anyone who recognises the man is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au