A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was punched by a man thought to be in his 30s during an attack in Dalton.

The assault took place in Garden Terrace at around 7pm yesterday.

The victim was not injured but was left shaken by the incident.

His assailant left in a silver car, which may have been an MG Rover.

Police would particularly like to speak with a member of the public who asked the boy if he was alright following the attack.

Anyone with information can contact Cumbria police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.