Man hospitalised after Mt Lawley robbery

A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked with a slab of kerbing during a robbery in Mt Lawley early this morning.

The man from Bassendean was walking home along the cycleway in Whatley Crescent when he was approached by two men who demanded money at 3.20am.

The 33 year-old man refused and he was attacked by the two men using a stake, branch and piece of kerbing. He was struck on the head and his wallet was stolen.

Police have cordoned off a section of the footpath at the corner of Guildford Road and Whatley Crescent as they investigate the incident.

The man was taken to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital by St John Ambulance and treated for swelling to his head and upper body.

Police are seeking witnesses to the attack and are looking for two men both described as being caucasian, 165cm tall, with short dark hair and wearing dark jeans and light coloured tops.