Witnesses are being sought by officers following an attempted robbery at a shop in Ramsgate yesterday (February 7).
Armed police were called to High Street at 1.35pm following reports the suspects were armed.
It is reported that two men assaulted a member of staff at a shop before leaving the scene but nothing is reported to have been stolen.
The member of staff, a man in his 20s, was taken to a local hospital with an injury to his neck suspected to be from a pellet fired from an air weapon.
A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of robbery and both currently remain in custody.
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and may have information which could assist officers is asked to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting 07-0556.
Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.