POLICE are appealing for information following allegations of sexual assault by touching.

Between 2.30am and 3.30am today a white man in his 20s allegedly touched someone inappropriately in Dalkeith Street, Barrow, in between the junction of Buccleuch Street and Scott Street.

The offender was wearing a white shirt and is described as a being a chubby man who is five foot eight inches tall.

Anyone with information can contact Cumbria police by calling 101, citing log number 34 of October 19, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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