CUMBRIA Police are investigating a public order offence and threatening behaviour by a man after he approached the victim and was threatening towards him.

The incident happened in the area know as the Hay in Cockermouth. The name "The Hay" is used when referring to the area west of the Watch Hill summit.

During the incident it is reported a man described as white, in his 40's, stocky build, long hair and a beard approached the victim and was threatening towards him.

This occurred on 31 March between 4:50pm and 4:55pm.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 74 of 1 April 2024.

You can also phone on 101.

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