A Coconut Grove man suffered head injuries after his home was broken into and he was bashed and knocked unconscious, with the offenders still in the run, NT Police said.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Dale Motter-Barnard said in a statement police were looking for information about the aggravated burglary in Coconut Grove on Sunday night or early Monday morning.

He said the offender broke into the 60-year-old man’s house, bashed him, and knocked him unconscious but the man did not report the attack to police until later on Monday morning.

“Strike Force Trident are actively investigating this incident and are seeking any information that may assist us in identifying the person or people responsible, Snr Sgt Motter-Barnard said.

There was no description given of the alleged offender or offenders.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area of Sovereign Circuit Coconut Grove between 11pm Sunday and 3am Monday to call them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers – anonymously if you wish – on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers website.