A MAN has been taken to hospital after being found with serious injuries to his head and face.

Police say the male, who is in his fifties and from Carlisle, was found on Lismore Street in St Aidans near the city centre on Sunday, February 9, at about 3am.

A spokesman from Cumbria Police said he was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

They have launched an appeal for information to uncover more about what happened.

Those with any details should contact DC 2212 Charlotte Jones on 101, quoting log 54 of February 9.

Witnesses can also email 101@cumbria.police.uk, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.