POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Whitehaven.

Officers came across a man who was unconscious on Lowther Street, Whitehaven in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A spokesman from Cumbria Police said: "The 21-year-old male from Whitehaven suffered serious injuries and was in a critical condition but has now been released from hospital."

Two men from west Cumbria were arrested in connection with the assault but have since been released under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC Simpson on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.