Police are appealing for information following a robbery and assault in the state’s north west this morning.

Shortly after 1am (Tuesday 22 March 2016), a 27-year-old man withdrew cash from an ATM on corner of Bridge and Crown Street, Tamworth.

Upon returning to his vehicle, he was approached by another man who demanded money. The 27-year-old man refused and he was then hit twice on the right leg with a metal object.

A second man got out of a nearby vehicle and approached the 27-year-old man as he yelled for help. He grabbed the victim, threatened him and took his wallet.

A group of people who witnessed the incident called out to the two men to stop. The men then got into a white car and were last seen driving down Crown Street.

The 27-year-old man attended Tamworth Police Station with the metal object and reported the incident.

Officers attached to Oxley Local Area Command commenced an investigation and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Police are particularly interested in speaking to the group of people who witnessed the assault.

The first man is being described as Caucasian, late 30’s, 180cm tall, of a thin build with a grey and brown beard and wearing dark clothing.

The second man is being described as Caucasian, late 20’s, with a medium build and dark hair.