POLICE are appealing for information following a robbery in Wigton Road in Carlisle.

Three young men dressed in all black clothing assaulted a lone teenager as he walked near to the Richard Rose Academy.

The 17-year-old suffered a cut lip and swollen eye and was robbed of his wallet which contained cash and bank card.

It happened on Friday at about 10.30pm.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information which may assist is urged to contact 101 or email 101@cumbria.police.uk quoting log 265 of January 4.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111.