A man suffered head and hand injuries early this morning when he was assaulted with a metal pole during a robbery in Camborne.
Police are appealing for information after the man was assaulted by four men and robbed at a commercial premises on Trevu Road.
Officers were called shortly after midnight following reports from a member of the public that a man had been assaulted.
A police spokesperson said: "Four men wearing balaclavas are alleged to have entered the premises and demanded money.
"They attacked the man with a metal pole and stole a substantial amount of cash and vehicle keys. The 51-year-old victim suffered head and hand injuries and was taken by ambulance to Treliske Hospital, where his treatment continues."
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact DC Sarah Price, Camborne CID, by calling 101 or emailing 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, quoting log 6 of 10 August.
Alternatively information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously via their online form on crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
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