Worker at National City donut shop attacked during attempted robbery

NATIONAL CITY (KUSI) – A National City donut shop employee was pistol- whipped on the head Thursday morning during an attempted robbery.

The assault was reported shortly after midnight at Winchell’s Donut House at 2447 E. Plaza Blvd., according to National City police.

It was not clear whether the robber got away with any cash and no suspect description has been released.