A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray after an incident on High Street, Cleator Moor.
The incident involved a group of four youths and the 34-year-old man. It happened at about 11pm on Thursday, February 16.
The 34-year-old has since been bailed.
Police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC 2407 Ledingham at Cumbria Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log number 263 of 16 February.
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