CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Police Department said it is investigating an early morning assault that has left a Clearlake man seriously injured.

Edward Alden, 44, was the victim of the incident, according to a report from Sgt. Nick Bennett.

Bennett said Clearlake Police officers reported to 4780 West 40th Ave. at 12:27 a.m. Sunday on the report of an injured person.

Early morning radio reports indicated that Lake County Fire Protection District also responded to the scene along with Clearlake Police, with Alden reported to have been unconscious due to being kicked in the head.

Bennett said the police investigation revealed that Alden had been involved in a physical altercation earlier in the evening.

Alden received severe injuries during the altercation, Bennett said, and was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital.

A REACH air ambulance picked Alden up at St. Helena Hospital Clearlake and left for Santa Rosa shortly before 1 a.m., according to radio reports.

Clearlake Police Detective Tim Alvarado responded to the scene and took over the investigation, Bennett said.

No additional details on Alden's condition were immediately available.

Clearlake Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Det. Alvarado at 707 994-8251.