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Police say a Toronto man who tried to buy a computer through an online ad was violently attacked in an attempted robbery when he went to Hamilton to pick up the item.

It’s alleged the 25-year-old man travelled to Hamilton on Thursday to meet the intended seller but instead was met by two male suspects who insisted they get into a vehicle to go to the seller’s home.

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Once in the vehicle, police say the victim was assaulted as the suspects demanded money from him.

It’s alleged one of the suspects pulled out a knife and stabbed the man, while the other hit him with an expandable baton.

The victim was able to escape from the vehicle and run to a nearby home for help while the two suspects fled without getting any of his money.

Police say the victim was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

The first suspect is described as a black male about 18 years old, five-foot-10 inches tall and clean shaven, and was wearing grey track pants, a black jacket and a tuque.

The second suspect is described as a black male about 18 years old, five-foot-six and was wearing a black tuque.