Attempted robbery, Cherbourg

Detectives are investigating the assault and attempted robbery of a 79-year-old man in Cherbourg yesterday afternoon.

At around 4:30pm two teens entered a home on Hillview Street and demanded money from a male occupant.

When the man refused they struck the man with a piece of wood before fleeing the scene on foot.

Emergency services attended the scene and the man was transported to Cherbourg Hospital for treatment of a laceration to his head.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP1901754202.