Police are appealing for information after a 10-year-old child was attacked.
The incident saw the youngster assaulted by a gang of youths on the footpath between Bitts Park and Carlisle castle at about 3.30pm on Saturday, July 8 .
The 10-year-old was punched in the stomach by youths aged about 11 and 12.
One of them is described as blonde, wearing a grey hoodie and a t-shirt. Another is described as ginger, wearing a blue top and blue jeans.
Anyone with information should contact Cumbria police on 101.
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