A FIELD in Carlisle was the scene of an alleged sexual assault last night, according to Cumbria Police.

The constabulary are appealing for information following the sexual assault that occurred in a field 'near to the bay in Denton Holme' and the path towards Currock in Carlisle, police said.

The incident occurred on August 8, at around 8:30pm. 

A spokesperson from Cumbria Police said: "The incident involved a man and a male victim.

"The man is described as white, in his late 20s to early 30s, 5ft 10ins and well built, he was wearing a grey jumpers, grey shorts and black Nike trainers."

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 271 of August 8, 2022. You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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