Youths used a tree branch to assault a man at a Carlisle golf course.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident, which involved three youths - two boys and a girls - a woman, at Stonyholme Golf Club at about 1pm on Wednesday.
The 59-year-old man suffered minor injuries.
Anyone with information should contact PC 2263 Emma Collins on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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