Man injured in attempted robbery

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A 40-year-old man has sustained minor injuries after an attempted robbery in Pakenham on Sunday.
Police said the victim was walking along a footpath parallel to the Princes Highway, behind the properties on Macquarie Circuit, at 2.20pm when he was approached by a group of five males.
Police believe the group demanded the man’s phone and he was attacked when he refused.
Anyone who may have CCTV or anyone who may have witnessed the incident are asked to ring Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.