Police are investigating after a masked cyclist scared a 13-year-old girl.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at about 3.15pm when a masked man cycled in close proximity to the girl and scared her as he passed.

He did not make contact or speak to the girl.

The man was described as white, in is late 20s, about 5'4 with shaved brown hair.

He was wearing a light khaki jacket, black pants, black boots and a diamond shaped mask over his mouth.

It occurred on Church Street in Maryport, with the man cycling away towards Netherhall Corner.

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.