A newspaper carrier was assaulted during an attempted robbery early Thursday morning in St Joseph.

St. Joseph Police Sergeant Brett Kelly says two suspects approached the newspaper carrier in the 2400 block of North Leonard Road and demanded money at about 3:40 a.m. Thursday.

The suspects threatened to shoot him in the face if he didn’t comply.  The victim tried to drive away and was hit in the back of the head with what he believed to be a silver handgun.

The man suffered what was described as a moderate cut to the back of his head and ear and was transported to Mosaic Life Care.

Two suspects fled on foot.  The victim described them as two white males in their 20s.  One wore blue jeans and a dark hoody.  The other had blonded hair and wore light colored pants and no shirt.

If you can help investigators call the TIPS hotline at (816) 238 -TIPS.