POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a youth was assaulted outside a fish and chip shop in Dalton.

The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Thursday September 22 outside the Sea Breeze in Station Road, Dalton.

Police said a number of youths were outside the chippy when one of the youths was assaulted. Police believe the occupant of a neighbouring property may have witnessed the attack.

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