Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted on her way home.

It happened just before 10pm on April 4, in the Langrigg Road area of Carlisle.

During the incident, the woman was approached by a cyclist wearing a head torch.

A spokesman for the police said: "A woman was walking home when the incident happened.

"The unknown offender approached her on a bicycle.

"He is described as wearing all dark clothing and a head torch and spoke with a local accent."

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