Police are appealing for witnesses after two assaults in Cockermouth on Saturday night.

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and released under investigation.

A 56-year-old man has been left with possible fractures to his ribs and hand after the incident, which happened on Main Street at around 9.30pm, while a 28-year-old woman sustained a bump to her head.

Police are looking for any information relating to the assault. Anyone who can help should call PC 2421 Steph Meares on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.