POLICE are investigating after a teenager was kicked repeatedly during an assault in Barrow town centre.  

Cumbria police said an 18-year-old male was the victim of an assault next to the statue opposite McDonald's in Dalton Road in the early hours of Monday morning between 2am and 3am.

Police said the victim had cuts to head and bruising to his body.

Anyone with information is asked to call Barrow police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.