Police are investigating an assault in Adelaide’s north that has left a man in a critical condition in hospital. 

According to police, the assault happened on Peacock Road, Elizabeth Downs, about 11:30pm last night.

The 59-year-old victim was found lying on the street with serious head wounds. 

He was rushed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Senior Constable Kimberley Broad said the attack was not a random incident.

“[We’re] just asking anyone with information [about] the incident — if they witnessed anything at all occurring in Peacock Road at Elizabeth Downs last night — to give us a call,” she said.

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