Police are hunting an erratic driver after a woman walking her dogs was almost hit by a car in west Cumbria.

The incident happened at about 11.20am on Saturday in South Parade, Seascale.

Officers are hunting the driver of a small red car.

He is described as in his twenties, with dark hair and a beard.

Anyone with information is asked to email 101@cumbria.police.uk or call PC 2407 Fergus Ledingham on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.