A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Wigton has suffered a broken jaw after an assault in Carlisle.

The incident is said to have taken place at the taxi rank outside the city's train station on Sunday.

Police are looking for a man in his late 20s/early 30s in connection with the assault, and a group of women who witnessed the incident, which was reported to them on Sunday at 4.15pm.

A spokesman said: "The man suffered a broken jaw after a single punch.

"The suspect is described as a white male, about 5ft 8in with blonde, medium length hair, average build and with stubble on his cheeks and chin.

"He was wearing a light grey-coloured long sleeved top and grey trousers.

"The taxi rank was very busy at the time, and we are also looking to identify a group of females who we believe witnessed the assault."

Those with information should call 101, with log number 0172.

Details can also be passed on to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.