Barrow Police are investigating the assault
A DESCRIPTION has been released of a man wanted in connection with an assault.
The incident happened in Victoria Street in Askam at around 4.30pm yesterday afternoon.
The victim was grabbed by the forearm and the waist during the assault.
Police said the attacker has been described as a white male, aged in his 40s, of average build with brown or slightly greying hair who was wearing a black hooded top and a dark tracksuit.
No further detail has been released about the victim.
Anyone who witnessed the assault is asked to call Barrow police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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