Mr Burkey said the attack happened at about 19:20 BST while his son was distributing leaflets for his campaign along with two other people.
A group of about eight people arrived on motorbikes and cars before attacking a victim with a baseball bat, West Midlands Police said.
A knife was also produced during the attack, the force added.
The victim was left with an injury on the back of his head and went to hospital for treatment.
“I’m stunned to report that our candidate in Sutton Coldfield has had to suspend his campaigning after his canvassers were attacked,” George Galloway, founder and leader of the Workers Party of Britain, posted on X , externalon Monday evening.
A full list of candidates standing in the Sutton Coldfield constituency is available on the BBC website.
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