Police investigating an assault in Cockermouth are appealing for information.

It happened in the early hours of today, between 1am and 2.30am inside the Black Bull pub, in Main Street.

The suspect is described as a man, with short mousey brown hair, wearing a red jumper.

The victim was a man in his 30s from Greater Manchester who was left with cuts and bruises. He was taken to the West Cumberland Hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

Anyone with information or who witnessed this incident should call PC 2520 Katie Twentyman on 101, quoting log 17 of December 14, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.