Fawkner Embona detectives are on the hunt for two men who assaulted and robbed an elderly taxi driver in Coburg North last week.

Investigators have been told the 82-year-old taxi driver had arrived early for work at the depot in Lily Street when he was confronted by two men about 4am on 3 September.

One of the men began hitting him with a wooden stick while the other made demands for cash.

The elderly man handed over a small amount of money and the duo fled on foot.

Detectives are investigating the incident and believe the robbers initially tried to break into the depot office before approaching the victim.

Investigators have released CCTV footage and images of two men they wish to speak to over the incident.