A man was grabbed by the throat and threatened by two men near a West Cumbrian post office.

Police are seeking witnesses to the incident, which happened near Netherton Post Office in Maryport around 1.45pm on Wednesday, October 4.

The man was not hurt in the incident.

One of the assailants is described as white, of medium build with short black hair, wearing glasses and a dark-coloured jacket and tracksuit bottoms.

The second is described as white, of stocky build and clean shaven with short dark hair.

Anyone with information is asked to email 101@cumbria.police.uk or call 101, referring to incident 126 of October 8.