POLICE have issued an appeal for the public's help as they try to trace man wanted for an alleged assault.

Gareth Skillen, 37, is suspected of attacking a person outside the Hunters pub in Main Street Cockermouth on September 28.

No further details of the alleged attack have been released.

Mr Skillen is also being sought for a separate alleged offence of resisting arrest.

A Cumbria Police spokesman said: "Anyone who has information on his whereabouts should contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously."

You can also email police on 101@cumbria.police.uk. Alternatively, call the non-emergency number 101; or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.