A man was attacked in a car park by a group of males with some the offenders believed to be as young as 15 years old.

The incident took place in a car park in Birley Court, Whitehaven, about 6.30pm on Thursday.

The victim suffered injuries to his back and elbow as a result of the attack.

A group of girls, about 16 years old, were believed to be at the scene at the time but not involved in the attack.

At the same time a property in Birley Court was broken into and the thieves making off with a sound bar.

Police are appealing for witnesses or information on 101.