Two men will face court following an investigation into an aggravated robbery in Casino at the weekend.

Police have been told about 7am on Sunday 25 March 2018, three men, armed with a knife and metal pole, approached a 61-year-old man who was opening a store on Centre Street.

The men threatened the attendant before he was assaulted and slashed with the knife whilst attempting to defend himself.

One of the men stole an amount of cash. The men left the scene on foot shortly before police arrival.

The employee was taken to Lismore Hospital for treatment to a laceration on his face.

Officers from Richmond Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, two men, aged 20 and 45, were arrested and taken to Lismore Police Station.

The 20-year-old was charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon and cause wounding.

The 45-year-old was charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon and cause wounding, robbery armed with offensive weapon and an outstanding warrant.

Both men were refused bail to appear before Lismore Local Court today (Wednesday 28 March 2018).

Inquiries are continuing.