Would-Be Robbers Attack Man in NoMa

(Updated at 9 a.m.) Two would-be thieves assaulted a man in an attempted robbery in NoMa last night, police said.

The attempted robbery happened near North Capitol and N streets NE about 11 p.m.

The victim was walking in the area when two men approached him from behind, according to authorities. The two men then hit the victim and tried to take something from him before they fled.

The victim was hospitalized with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, a D.C. Fire and EMS Department spokesman said.

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