A WOMAN has been released on bail following the alleged assault of a teenager.

Police said a 19-year-old received bruises and grazes to the head, neck, chest and arms as a result of the incident, which happened in Mardale Grove, Barrow on October 17.

A 25-year-old Barrow woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and has been released on bail while enquiries are ongoing.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward to help the investigation.

Anyone with information should contact police quoting log 16 of October 17 or email101@cumbria.police.uk PC 2554 on 101

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.