Armed robbery at Deer Park service station

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A service station attendant was assaulted to the face following an armed robbery in Deer Park on Wednesday night.

Police were told two offenders entered the service station on Neale Road before they surrounded the victim, on Wednesday, August 14, about 9.20pm.

The pair produced a firearm and made demands of the attendant stashing cash and cigarettes in a bag.

The victim was then threatened with the firearm and had his mobile phone stolen. It is believed the men started to leave when one of the duo double backed and assaulted the victim to the face.

They were last seen headed west on Neale Road.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au