Police were called to a serious assault in Geelong Road, Mt Clear at 6.50pm on Monday.

The incident involved a man in his forties and a man in his thirties who were known to each other.

The man in his forties has been transported to Ballarat hospital  with non life-threatening injuries.

The man in his thirties later presented himself to Ballarat police and was released pending further investigation.

EARLIER:

Police have sealed off a house in Mt Clear, Ballarat and have established a crime scene.

The house on Geelong Road is being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Unit.

Police would make no comment at the scene.

Neighbours reported hearing a disturbance and shouting but were unsure what had taken place.