A man has been left with serious injuries after a gang attack in Longtown.

Police are looking for witnesses after a young man was allegedly assaulted.

It happened outside Graham Arms Hotel on English Street at about 2am yesterday.

The police were called about 10.30pm after the attack.

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "The victim is in his twenties and has allegedly been assaulted by a group described as aged around 18.

"The victim suffered serious facial injuries and potentially broken ribs."

Officers would like anyone with any information or witnessed the assault to call 101.