Police are appealing for information after a man suffered serious head injuries during an armed robbery at a Clarence Town pub. 

About 6am on Thursday June 4, emergency services were called to the Erringhi Hotel on Grey Street, where a 52-year-old man had ben assaulted by two men armed with a baseball bat and a firearm. 

The two me left the scene in the man’s vehicle with stolen cash, which was later found abandoned on the nearby Rifle Street and is currently undergoing forensic examination. 

The 52-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition. 

A crime scene was established and an investigation was commenced by Port Stephens-Hunter Police District detectives. 

Detective Inspector Ranald Urquhart said it came as a shock to the community. 

“It’s not the sort of thing that anyone expects to happen in Clarence Town,” he said. 

He was unable to provide any further details on the investigation at the time. 

As the investigation continues, detectives have now released CCTV footage of two men who might be able to assist detectives with their inquiries. 

The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 190cm tall, of skinny build with an Australian accent. 

He was last seen wearing blue trackpants, a dark coloured zip-up jacket, black and yellow gloves, and a dark balaclava. 

The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 178cm tall, of solid build, with an Australian accent. 

He was last seen wearing dark pants, a dark coloured hoodie, black and white gloves and a dark balaclava. 

Anyone able to identify the men, or with information about the incident, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. 

 BY OLI GOELDNER

Detective Inspector Ranald Urquhart. Picture: Ian Crouch