Police are appealing for witnesses after a male was assaulted at Cleator Moor.

The victim was walking on Crowgarth Close, at around 8.35pm on Wednesday, May 31, when two unknown males approached him from behind and assaulted him by punching him several times to the face and chest.

The offenders only stopped when a red vehicle pulled up next to the assault, and the offenders then ran off towards Cleator Moor Square.

Anyone with information should call PC2246 Treymaine on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.